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11 Best Akbar and Birbal Short Stories with Morals for Kids
Children love to listen to stories; especially the ones that tickle their funny bone! Most of us grew up listening to the famous stories of the great King Akbar and one of his courtesans, Birbal, who was known for his intelligence and wittiness. These stories not only amused us, but they also taught us about the important virtues of life because they imparted us with a valuable moral at the end. If you wish to teach some good values to your child through story-telling, you can narrate some of the following Akbar-Birbal stories to your little angel.
Witty and Funny Akbar-Birbal Stories
Birbal was not only known for his outstanding wit, but also for his impeccable presence of mind and intelligence. Here are some famous witty and short funny stories of Akbar and Birbal stories that will amuse your kiddo to the core:
1. The Crows in The Kingdom
On one fine sunny day, Akbar and Birbal were taking a leisurely walk in the palace gardens. Suddenly, Akbar thought of testing Birbal’s wits by asking him a tricky question. Emperor asked Birbal, “How many crows are there in our kingdom?” Birbal could sense the amusement in the king’s voice, and within a few minutes Birbal replied, “My king, there are eighty thousand nine hundred and seventy-one crows in our kingdom”. Surprised and amazed, Akbar further tested Birbal, “What if we have more crows?” Birbal replied, “Oh, then the crows from the other kingdoms must be visiting us’’. “ What if there are lesser crows?" asked Akbar. “Well, then some of our crows must be visiting other kingdoms”, replied Birbal with a grin on his face. Akbar smiled at Birbal’s great sense of humour and wit.
Moral
There is always a solution if one thinks with ease.
2. Birbal’s Khichadi
Once on a cold winter day, Akbar and Birbal were walking by a lake. Akbar stopped and put his finger into the freezing water and immediately took it out saying, “I don’t think anyone can sustain a night in this cold water”. Birbal took that as a challenge and said that he would find someone who can do it. Akbar promised a sum of 1000 gold coins to whoever could spend a night standing in the cold water of the lake. Soon, Birbal found a poor man who agreed to undertake the challenge for the 1000 gold coins. Guarded by two royal guards, the poor man spent the entire night standing in the freezing water. In the morning, the poor man was taken to court for the reward. On being asked by the king how he could stand in freezing water, the man replied, “My lord, I kept looking at a lamp that was burning at a distance, and spent my entire night looking at it”. On learning this, the emperor said, “This man is not worthy of the reward as he could manage to stand in the lake because he was getting warmth from the lamp”. The poor man felt doomed and heart-broken. He reached out to Birbal for help. Birbal didn’t go to the court the next day. Akbar visited Birbal to find the reason. To his amusement, the King found Birbal sitting beside the fire with a pot hanging almost 6 feet above it. On being enquired, Birbal said, “I am cooking khichadi, my lord”. Akbar started laughing and said that was impossible. Birbal said, “It is possible my King. If a poor man can stay warm by simply looking at the lamp burning at a distance, I can cook this khichadi the same way." Akbar understood Birbal's point and rewarded the poor man for completing the challenge.
Moral
Hope can inspire people to work hard.
3. The Foolish Thief
Once upon a time, a rich merchant was robbed in King Akbar’s kingdom. The grief-stricken merchant went to the court and asked for help. Akbar asked Birbal to help the merchant find the robber. The merchant told Birbal that he was suspicious of one of his servants. On getting the hint from the merchant, Birbal summoned all the servants and told them to stand in a straight line. When asked about the robbery, everyone denied doing it, as expected. Birbal then handed over one stick of the same length, to each one of them. While dispersing, Birbal said, “By tomorrow, the robber’s stick will increase by two inches”. The next day when Birbal summoned everyone and inspected their sticks, one servant’s stick was shorter by two inches. On being asked by the merchant about the mystery of finding the real thief, Birbal said, “It was simple: the thief had cut his stick by two inches, fearing that it would increase in size”.
Moral
Truth always prevails.
4. Wise Birbal
Once upon a time, King Akbar lost a ring that was very precious to him. This ring was a gift from his father and losing it made the king very sad. Akbar summoned Birbal and requested him to find the ring. The court was full of courtiers. Birbal announced, “My great king, the ring is right here in the courtroom, and the one who has the ring has a straw stuck in his beard.” Everyone started looking at each other, and one of the courtiers started touching his beard to find the straw. Birbal called the guards and asked them to search the suspect. On searching the suspect, the ring was retrieved. Akbar was amazed at how Birbal managed to find the ring. Birbal said, “My King, the one who is guilty will always feel scared”.
Moral
The guilty conscience needs no accusation.
5. The Farmer’s Well
Once upon a time, a clever man sold his well to a farmer. The next day, when the farmer went to the well to fetch some water, the man said that he only sold the well and not its water. The farmer did not know what to do, and with a sad heart, he went to Akbar's court. Birbal was told to take care of the case. The following day, the man who sold the well along with the farmer was called to the court. The clever man made the same statement - he had sold his well, not the water in it. On learning this, Birbal said, “My friend, in that case, you either remove your water from the well or pay tax for your water because it is the farmer’s well.” The man realised his mistake and asked for forgiveness as he felt helpless and outwitted.
Moral
If you cheat, you will pay for your deeds.
6. The Pot of Wit
Once upon a time, king Akbar got so mad at Birbal that he told Birbal to leave the kingdom and go away. Heartbroken, Birbal left the kingdom and took refuge at a farmer’s house in a nearby village. Birbal spent his days working at the farm. As time passed, King Akbar started missing his favourite courtier. One day, Akbar decided to send across his royal guards to find Birbal. The guards looked for Birbal in all directions, but all their efforts went to waste. Akbar thought of a trick to find Birbal - he made an announcement that whoever got him a pot full of wit would be given a pot filled with diamonds. The news reached all the nearby villages, and to Birbal as well. The villagers held a meeting to decide how to solve the king’s mystery. Birbal offered to help, stating that he needs a month’s time. Birbal took a pot and put a small watermelon in it without cutting it from its vines. After a month, the watermelon grew up to the size of the pot. This pot was sent to the King, and he was told that the wit should only be removed without breaking the pot. Akbar knew that this could be no one else but Birbal, and he went to bring Birbal back to his court.
Moral
Haste makes waste, think hard because there is a solution to every problem.
7. Just One Question
The tales of Birbal’s unparalleled wit and wisdom had reached faraway lands. Once a scholar visited Akbar’s court with the thought of challenging Birbal’s intelligence. The scholar told the king that he is the smartest and even Birbal would not be able to answer his questions. Akbar called Birbal to the court and told him what the scholar claimed. Birbal accepted the challenge that the scholar had posed for him. The scholar asked Birbal, “Do you want to answer a hundred easy questions or one difficult question?” Birbal said that he wanted to answer the difficult one. The scholar said, “Tell me Birbal, what came first, the chicken or the egg?” Birbal thought for a while and said, “Chicken came first”. The scholar mocked Birbal and said, “How can you be sure?” Birbal immediately replied, “I had only promised to answer one question, and therefore, I will not reply”. The scholar felt ashamed of his claim and left with a heavy heart.
Moral
Presence of mind helps solve even the trickiest of problems.
8. The Hens and The Rooster
Once King Akbar thought of playing a trick on his favourite minister, Birbal. He confided in all other ministers and shared his plan with them. As per the plan, all the ministers had to carry an egg each the following day, hidden inside their robes. The next day, Akbar told his courtiers that he had a dream - according to it, if the ministers fetch an egg each from the royal pond, it will prove their loyalty towards him. After narrating his dream, Akbar asked all his ministers to do the same and show him their loyalty. As planned, all the ministers pretended to look for the eggs, and within no time all of them returned an egg each that was already hidden inside their robes. Birbal kept looking for the egg, but couldn’t find any. When Birbal reached empty-handed, everyone sneered at him, and they were smiling at each other. Birbal could gauge the entire scenario and went up to the king and made the loud rooster-sounds. The King was perplexed and asked Birbal why he did so, upon which Birbal replied, “My King, I am not a hen, and therefore, I could not fetch you any eggs; but I am a rooster, and this is what I can do best”. Listening to this, everyone burst into a hearty laugh.
Moral
Self-confidence helps in dealing with difficult situations.
9. Who Is the King
Once Birbal was sent as an ambassador to another kingdom. The King of that kingdom had also heard stories about Birbal’s sharp intellect and wanted to test the same. The King made all his ministers dress up like him, and they all sat in a line to test Birbal. When Birbal entered the courtroom, he was amazed to see everyone dressed in the same clothes and sitting on a similar kind of throne. Perplexed, Birbal took a moment to observe everyone and then went up to one of them and bowed in front of him. It was the King himself, who then was surprised beyond words. He stood up and hugged Birbal and also asked him how he could guess so. Birbal smiled and answered, “My lord, the kind of confidence you exuded, no one else did, and they also kept looking at you for approval”. The King felt amused and praised Birbal for his unmatched intellect and presence of mind.
Moral
Intelligent people can comprehend a great deal through observation.
10. Gold Coin and Justice
Just like any other day in King Akbar’s court, once Akbar asked Birbal, “My dear Birbal if I tell you to choose between justice and a gold coin, what will you choose?” Without taking long to answer, Birbal replied, “My lord, I will choose a gold coin, without a doubt”. Everyone including king Akbar was aghast at Birbal’s instant reply and thought that this time Birbal had fumbled for once. King Akbar said, “I am very disappointed in you. Why would you choose something of lesser value like a gold coin over something as valuable as justice?” Birbal replied with a grin on his face, “My kind King, there is no dearth of justice because there is justice everywhere in your kingdom. I felt no need to ask something that I have in abundance but my lord, I surely fall short of money, and a gold coin would be nice”. Listening to this reply, Akbar was speechless, but he had a big smile on his face. He felt overjoyed with the reply and rewarded Birbal with 100 gold coins.
Moral
One should choose one’s words wisely.
11. Who's Mango Tree is It?
Once, two brothers, Ram and Sham, were fighting over the ownership of a Mango Tree. Ram said the Mango tree was his; while Sham said he owned it. Unable to find a way out, they decided to ask Birbal for help. Birbal analysed the situation and told the brothers to remove all the mangoes, share them between the two brothers, then cut the tree in two equal halves. Upon hearing Birbal, Ram noded, while Sham pled not to cut the tree for he had nurtured it for three whole years. Birbal found who the real owner of the tree was. He said, "The tree belongs to Sham because the very thought of cutting it down troubled him. Someone who has cared for it for three years won't cut it down immediately."
Moral: True ownership comes with responsibilities.
We are sure that you liked all the above stories as they are not only filled with humour, but also have a lesson to teach. Make a bedtime story-telling routine with your children and narrate these wonderful stories to them every night. They don't just help family bonding but also help the children gain a different perspective.
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Once your little munchkin starts reaching a stage where you will be required to make the transition from breast milk to other sources of nutrition, you may start looking for healthy options of food, and you may come across tofu too. Tofu, which was mostly used in Asian cuisines, has become a new favourite food with many people around the world. However, can your baby benefit from this superfood? Is tofu good for babies, when and how can you introduce in it your baby’s diet? All this and much more have been shared in this article.
What is Tofu?
Tofu is soybean cheese, and it is made by coagulating soybean curd, the same way cottage cheese is prepared from milk curd. Tofu has a high protein content, which makes it an ideal replacement of meat for the vegetarian. Tofu has emerged as a superfood for the babies and young children too because of its many health benefits. Tofu is available in different flavours, texture and hardness; however, following are widely used varieties:
1. Firm or Hard Tofu
This kind of tofu has a hard texture like meat, and it is available in blocks, just like cottage cheese. It is mostly used in culinary dishes with gravy or dishes that require good consistency for holding the dish together. You may use firm tofu for babies as a healthy snacking option.
2. Silken or Soft Tofu
This kind of tofu is softer, smoother and has custard-like consistency. It is mostly used in sauces, desserts, smoothies etc. You can also give silken tofu as baby food to your munchkin.
Nutritional Value of Tofu
Nutrient
Value
Carbohydrates
2.4g
Protein
9g
Potassium
148g
Sodium
10mg
Total Fat
5g
Dietary Fibre
0.5g
Cholesterol
0mg
Calcium
42 %
Iron
35 %
Vitamin A
1.5 %
The table represents approximate nutritional content available in ½ cup or 125 grams of tofu.
What Are the Benefits of Tofu for Infants?
Tofu is loaded with protein, iron, calcium, dietary fibre and various other nutrients. It is a great option for your baby because of its soft texture. You may give it in many forms to your baby.
When and How to Serve Tofu to Babies
Most babies have their first solid meal at around six months of age. But if you wish to give tofu to your baby, you should wait until your baby is at least 8 months old. Tofu has complex proteins, and babies may not be able to digest it at a younger age. Here’s how you may serve tofu to your baby 8 months old baby:
You may cut it into cubes or chunks and give it as a snack.
You can crush it in your baby’s cereal or porridge.
You may blend it in your baby’s soup or milk.
You may mix it with other vegetable and give it as a meal to your baby.
How to Buy and Store Tofu
Tofu can be easily procured from any supermarket, grocery or gourmet store in your locality. Usually, you may not be able to find baby size serving of tofu; therefore, you may be required to store the unused tofu. The unused tofu can be stored in a jar filled with water in the refrigerator for up to seven days. However, you must change the water of the jar on a daily basis. Fresh tofu renders sweet and pleasant aroma, and if it smells sour or unpleasant, it may have gone bad or become stale.
Tofu Recipes for Babies
We shall now be sharing some yummy and easy to make tofu baby finger food and wholesome meal recipes for your growing babies.
1. Tofu and Fruit Smoothie
You can add a healthy twist to a usual fruit smoothie recipe by adding some tofu to it. This is a great way of feeding tofu puree to your baby.
Ingredients
1 ripe banana
1 ripe mango
½ cup tofu (use silken tofu for this recipe)
How to Prepare
Peel the mango and cut it into small pieces.
Peel the banana and slice it.
Put the fruits and tofu in the blender and churn it.
You may add more tofu as per the required consistency.
Feed this smoothie with a spoon to your baby.
2. Tofu and Tomato Soup
This is one the most nutritious tofu snacks for babies that you can make in a jiffy.
Ingredients
1 medium sized tomato, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
2/3 cup soft or silken tofu
½ cup soy milk
Few fresh basil leaves
How to Prepare
Heat oil in a flat pan.
Add chopped onions and sauté till they turn golden brown.
Add chopped tomatoes and basil leaves; cook until they turn mushy and tender.
Pour the soy milk and cook it with the rest of the mixture for a few minutes.
Remove from heat and mix silken tofu into the mixture.
Puree the mixture after cooling down by churning it in the blender.
3. Yummy Tofu and Vegetable Pasta
This scrambled tofu recipe for babies is not only highly nutritious, but your baby is also going to love this pasta dish. However, make sure your baby is old enough or is able to chew.
Ingredients
1 small onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
¾ cup tomato puree
1 cup whole wheat pasta (any shape)
Few basil leaves
1 teaspoon olive oil
How to Prepare
Boil pasta and keep aside.
Take a saucepan, heat oil in it.
Saute onions until they turn translucent.
Now, add peppers and cook for a few minutes.
Add crumbled tofu and keep cooking it on medium heat. If there is any excess water, you may remove it.
Add tomato puree and basil, add cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add pasta and mix well, serve this warm.
4. Red Pepper and Tofu Soup
This yummy soup can be served warm as well as cold.
Ingredients
¼ cup soft or silken tofu
1 medium-sized red bell pepper
1 cup water
¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
How to Prepare
Deseed the bell peppers and grill them for a few minutes or until tender.
Place them in a poly bag for a few minutes for the skin to become loose. Remove the skin.
Churn the pepper in the blender into a smooth puree.
Take a pan, put puree and water and cook for a few minutes.
Add tofu, mix well and cook until all the ingredients form a single consistency.
Add pepper and serve.
5. Cracker Coated Tofu Fingers
This super easy and super quick recipe may become your baby’s instant favourite.
Ingredients
1 cup tofu.
6 to 7 crackers (Graham crackers work best, but you may use any cracker or your choice)
How to Prepare
Cut tofu into cubes or long fingers.
Take the crackers and put them in a zip lock bag and gently crush them using a roller pin.
Empty the contents in a plate and roll the tofu chunks nicely into the cracker mixture.
You may improvise the above-mentioned recipes as per the taste and preference of your baby. In case, you get stuck, and you are not sure whether you should use a particular ingredient, discuss it with your baby’s practitioner.
FAQs
You may have oodles of queries in your mind, well; we have tried to cover most in this post. Here is a frequently asked question that most of you may have your doubts about.
Should you give frozen tofu to your baby?
Ideally, tofu should be consumed within a week after you opened the packet and stored under refrigeration. But if you wish to store it in a freezer, you may do so by keeping it in a zip-lock bag. It may change its appearance and texture, and thus it may turn spongy and darker. However, you may give frozen tofu to your baby.
Sometimes babies may be allergic to soy and soy products; therefore, if your baby is allergic to such products, you should be careful that you do not give any food that may contain soy products in it.
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Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
2 People
10-15 Minutes
15-20 Minutes
Ingredients
¼ cups cashew nuts, chopped
2 tbsp cornflour
100 g macaroni pasta
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic clove, finely minced
3 tbsp capsicum, chopped
1 tsp dried Italian basil
1 tsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp oil
½ cup carrots, chopped
½ cup sweetcorn, boiled
Method
Step 1
Soak cashew in water overnight. For quick soaking, soak the cashews in water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave it for 2 minutes on high; set aside to cool.
Step 2
To make the sauce, in a mixer jar, add the drained cashews, lemon juice, cornstarch, 1 tbsp oil and ½ cup water. Blend it into a smooth sauce.
Step 3
Boil the pasta as per the package instructions. When cooked, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta.
Step 4
In a large pan, add with some oil, sauté onions on medium heat for about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for a couple of minutes. Add carrots; cook till the carrots are tender. Add the prepared sauce and seasoning. Stir.
Step 5
At this point, if the sauce is too thick, stir in some of the reserved pasta water, as needed.
Step 6
Now, add the cooked pasta and boiled sweetcorn and stir to combine. The sauce should coat the veggies and pasta. Check seasoning and adjust as per taste.Pack it into your kid’s lunch box.
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Calories
466 K cal
Proteins
10.9 g
Fat
23.4 g
Carbohydrates
56.2 g
Cholesterol
37 mg
Sodium
58mg
Potassium
565 mg
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1. Mysore, Karnataka
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2. Hampi, Karnataka
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3. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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4. Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir
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5. The Andamans
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6. Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
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Language and Talking Skills
Having strong language skills will help your preschooler pick up other literacy skills very easily. It will also makes him more confident about expressing himself. The more your child is exposed to letters and the written word the stronger his language skills tend to be.
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Raising an Autistic Child- a Journey from Sorrow to Joy and Pride
I never imagined that I would be the parent of a child with special needs. Samarth (Sam) was a sweet, calm and a happy baby. But something was different with Sam, no eye contact, repetitive behaviour, no response from him when somebody used to call his name. His paediatrician asked me the normal developmental questions, he agreed that something was wrong and referred me to a neurologist to have Sam evaluated. Sam was diagnosed with ASD(autism spectrum disorders). He was unable to sit without support at the age of 10 months, was not able to crawl, move on his own. Bringing up a child with autism can be challenging especially when other people do not understand the issue. It is difficult and embarrassing when your child demonstrates unusual behaviour in public. There were many sleepless nights and countless tears. I was devastated. Reality dictates that help for a child with autism is not handed to anyone on a silver platter. It must be pursued relentlessly. As we learned more about it, the more accepting of it we are. He perceives the world differently. Once I acknowledged that, I was able to move forward. His days were spent with me working with him, using processes that his occupational therapist taught me, then slowly but surely minor miracles began to occur. I could not possibly be more proud of my little boy. He has no idea how much he has already achieved. With strength, hope, advocating for your child, therapist, therapy, significant progress can be made. Now he is 30 months old, goes to a preschool for about 3 hours a day and we are proud of him because he is an amazing child. Early intervention is so important for children with autism. With help and determination, I have watched my son bloom. Sam is a speacial little boy. He has taught me so much , I'm proud of him. Special thanks to Dr. JPS Mazumdaar( paediatrician) , Dr Shalini (occupational therapist), Dr Lera Kaul and Ranjana mam( speech therapist) and Kidz team.
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