In Jalaluddin Rumi's Masnavi, responding to the other beasts' demand for open consultation (mashwarat), the hare refuses to reveal his plan to defeat the lion, emphasizing the critical importance of concealing secrets. The hare articulates a profound warning against careless disclosure, advising that one should speak very little regarding three personal matters: one's departure (journey), one's wealth (gold), and one's religious doctrine (beliefs). He warns that a secret shared beyond two people inevitably becomes public knowledge, comparing shared secrets to birds bound together that are rendered unable to fly. However, the hare does not reject consultation entirely. Instead, he cites the example of the Prophet Muhammad, who practiced veiled consultation by presenting his inquiries as allegories or hypothetical examples. This method allowed the Prophet to gather necessary counsel without exposing his true intentions to his enemies. Through the hare's speech, Rumi balances the Islamic emphasis on mutual consultation with the practical and spiritual necessity of discretion, demonstrating how wisdom can be sought without compromising vulnerable truths.