Parables of Rama-225

Parables of Rama-225

A Selfish and Greedy Man

A saint gave one of his disciples a magic item which could fulfill all his desires. The only snag was that his neighbor would automatically get double of what he got. That man got all he wanted, money, elephants, horses, cows, buffaloes etc. but his neighbors got all that to, doubled. He was jealous of his neighbours on that account. He was always thinking of doing something that would harm his neighbours. At long last an idea struck him and he wished that he might lose one of his eyes. Then he desired to have one arm and leg broken, and the result was that the neighbor lost both their arms and legs.

He at this stage happened to have an attack of paralyse, is which completely immobilized him. Even his normal eye, the leg and the hand were rendered unless. He requested the magic article to restore his normalcy but this was rejected, that would have meant the neighbor getting double the desired get four eyes, legs, arms etc.

In desperation he asked for just one eye, leg and arm and this time his request was granted. And lo! The neighbours were also as hale and hearty as ever. He remained deformed for the whole of his life, while his neighbours enjoyed normal health. This is what happens if you wish others ill.

Moral:- Purge selfishness and never think ill of others.