Akbar the Mogul Emperor happened to know about the deep devotion of Meera through some one. He developed it an intense desire to have her darshan somehow. He disclosed to his confidant Birbal. He too wanted to accompany the Emperor. Both of them set out to have the darshan of Meera, in disguise. During that time Meera was engaged in soulful singing of the divine name of the Lord Krishna in the Mandir. After hearing her singing, Akbar was deeply in transcendental bliss. Until Birbal patted him on his back and brought him into world, he lost consciousness. Finally before he departed, Akbar went to Meera with a garland in his hand and prayed, ‘Mother! Kindly take the garland and put it around the neck of Lord Krishna.’ Meera replied. ‘I am sorry I don’t touch other’s articles. You can yourself put the garland around Krishna’s neck is you wish.’ Akbar did not dare go near the idol of Krishna and prayed Meera once again to take the garland and decorate the idol of the Lord Krishna. Unable to say no to his sincere prayer. Meera took the garland from Akbar and put it around the neck of Lord Krishna. (Beacons of Divine Wisdom Part 2, pp. 126-127)