There's an Akbar - Birbal story that fits the current times.. (actually all times)
Once Akbar's well ran dry. He called Birbal and asked him what's to be done.Birbal suggested asking the subjects to contribute to the refilling of the well.
Akbar agreed so Birbal asked the royal announcers to go out and ask every subject to bring one lota (can) of milk and pour it in the well.
Akbar was perplexed. "We need water not milk, Birbal."
Birbal asked him to have faith.
So the announcement was made and all the people of the land brought one lota each and poured it into the well.
At the end of the week, the well was full - of water.
Akbar was shocked and enraged. He had asked for milk and got water.
Birbal, who understood human nature, told Akbar... "Everyone was asked to bring milk but each person thought 'mere ek lota paani see kya hoga'.." (what difference will it make if my one can has water not milk)
Every lota makes a difference. U make a difference.
