Baital finished his story and asked King Vikramaditya, “Vikram! Whose sacrifice was the highest? If you knowingly avoid giving a correct answer to my question, I will smash your head into pieces.” King Vikramaditya laughed and said, “King Roopsen’s sacrifice was the highest as it was selfless and there was no ulterior motive to it. On the other hand, Birbal and the members of his family sacrificed their lives for some purpose or out of love for one another. But King Roopsen had no need to kill himself for his servant and his family. But still, he was ready to sacrifice himself.” Baital said, “Well said! You really are a wise King. But as you have not maintained silence despite my earlier warnings, I am leaving you.” Saying so, Baital flew away from the shoulder of King Vikramaditya. The King ran after him till he again reached the peepal tree.
The Verdict
