Pandit Sevaram

A Brahmin called Sevaram came to Birbal seeking help. He told Birbal that his ancestors were great Sanskrit scholars, and people used to call them "Pandit Ji" out of respect. He added that he had no money or want for money; he was content with his simple life. But he had one desire: he wanted people to address him as "Pandit Ji." 

“This task is straightforward if you follow my advice," said Birbal. "After today, if anyone calls you 'Pandit Ji,' you must yell at them."

The Brahmin used to rebuke the children on his street, and the children also used to seek any opportunity to tease him. Birbal told the children that if they called Sevaram "Pandit Ji," he would get annoyed. The children were delighted to hear this and promptly started calling Sevaram "Pandit Ji." Taking Birbal's advice, the Brahmin began yelling at them. The children told people in the surrounding area that Sevaram gets irritated when called "Pandit Ji."  Soon, the entire neighborhood started calling him "Pandit Ji."

After a few days, Sevaram got tired of yelling, but the name "Pandit Ji" stuck. Birbal's plan had worked.