How The Best Became Worst

Emperor Akbar paid a visit to his farm, accompanied by Birbal, his clever court jester. As they trotted leisurely along, they approached a field brimming with tender brinjals.

“What a bountiful crop of brinjals!” Akbar exclaimed, admiring the produce.

“Indeed, my lord. The brinjal is the best of vegetables!” commented Birbal enthusiastically.

“It only looks appealing. I don’t enjoy the seed-infested fruit!” remarked the Emperor, wrinkling his nose in distaste.
“How can you say that, my lord? The brinjal is the worst of vegetables!” observed the jester with a grin.

“Did you not just claim that the brinjal is the best of vegetables? How can you now say that it is the worst?” demanded Akbar, puzzled by the contradiction.
“My lord, I am your servant, not the brinjal’s!” was Birbal’s witty reply, leaving the Emperor in amused contemplation.