Why Yamuna is so Weeping?

Both Akbar and Birbal were kith and kin in friendship. They were spending most of their time for a very long time, even till midnight, tackling on several interesting and peculiar topics. Birbal was perfect to give the ready answers for the peculiar quiestions, Put to him by his favourite Lord, Akbar.

That day Birbal was with Akbar in his palace though midnight. Akbar, talking with Birbal, was obseving the beauty of the nature with astonishment in eager eyes.

The bright moon light had spread all over the surroundings. In that moonlight, Akbar was observing the waves of the River Yamuna, as if they were saluting the Earth Goddess earnestly, touching softly her feet, the sound of the waves arising was very sympathitics. Akbar, pointing to that scene, asked Birbal - " Birbal, you see, how that River Yamuna is weeping! why is she weeping so? Why is she not longing to enjoy with the brilliant moonlight this time?"

Birbal was also observing and enjoying the beauty of the splendid nature. He turned towards Akbar unlikely and answered smilingly Your Majesty, Is this not the time to her for going to her husband's house? That is why she is weeping so. It is natural to all the women.

Without understanding the point of Birbal, Akbar again asked - "I am not enquiring of any other lady, by name Yamuna, Birbal. But of this River Yamuna observing the manner of her flowing, I am putting this question for answer."

"Yes Huzur. I am also answering exactly on that point!" Birbal said smilingly ; looking at him

Akbar grew angry and requestioned with the reddish eyes - I am not at all understanding what you are saying in puzzle. Why don't you tell me clearly?"

Birbal, with the same smiling, said - "Huzur, the River Yamuna takes its birth in the Himalayas Mountain. Is it not so?"

"Yes" Akbar nodded his head.

"Then she is now going, flowing to her Husband's house . Is it not?"

"It means" who is husband to the river? How is the marriage to it? What are all these unrelated facts?" Akbar asked with confusion looking angrily towards Birbal.

Even then Birbal was not disturbed . He answered patiently - "Your Majesty, Do not be dissatisfied with this poor servant please. I request for your patience. Please listen to my saying completely."

"Alright , complete soon that what you want to say" . Akbar said with negligence.

Birbal said - River Yamuna, now is flowing towards the sea to mingle, Is it not so?"

"Yes" accepted Akbar.

"Then is the sea not her husband? while going from her maternal house i.e. Himaalayas to her husband's house, that is , sea - king's house, it is common for the ladies to weep, because of the remembarance of their parents.

Akbar felt woundered with joy for the ready answer given skillfully by Birbal and admired him, heartily .