Appetite Restored
Bhojansingh, who lived in his brother-in-law Gupta’s house, was never satisfied with the quantity of food he ate, no matter how plentiful it was. He worked at Gupta’s shop, but often absented himself, running about in search of good food. His constant craving had become a source of distress.
Gupta, noticing Bhojansingh’s relentless complaints about hunger, sought help from a hermit. The hermit provided a magic powder that, when consumed, would eliminate feelings of hunger.
Gupta eagerly treated Bhojansingh to the powder. To his own great surprise, Bhojansingh seemed to forget about his hunger entirely.
Gupta was delighted with the transformation in Bhojansingh. However, the following day, he noticed that Bhojansingh did not come to the shop. With no need for food, Bhojansingh also had no need to work!
Concerned about Bhojansingh’s absence, Gupta ran back to the hermit with a request to restore Bhojansingh’s appetite.