ABSTRACT
This story tells of a Brahmin who, though poor, always remained good, honest and humble and who regularly prayed to the Gods. Because of this, the Gods decide to reward him and a kindly person makes him the gift of two calves which he takes great care of. However, a Thief sees the calves and decides to steal them. That night, on his journey to the Brahmin’s cottage, he is accosted by an Ogre who, on learning of the Thief s purpose, decides to accompany him in order to eat the Brahmin. Once in the cottage, however, they begin to argue over whether the Thief should steal the calves first or the Ogre eat the Brahmin first. Their arguments awaken the Brahmin who prays to the Gods and they promptly respond by getting rid of the Ogre; whereupon the Brahmin reaches for a stick and puts the Thief to flight by clubbing him over the head.
