In English
After his elder brother had gone, Miser put out the lamp and placed it on a windowsill, only to be stung by a vicious scorpion. While the younger brother was suffering thus, Greater Miser had put some two miles behind him. Suddenly, he became thoughtful and hastened back to the house. On being asked by Miser the reason for his unscheduled return, Greater Miser replied, “O, brother! I was worried that you may not have put out the lamp after I left. I have, therefore, come back to remind you.” To this, Miser in spite of his excruciating pain, said ruefully “Alas! brother, your desire to avoid wastage of oil is indeed appreciable, but what a pity, how much your sandals would have worn out by this unnecessary return of yours!” Greater Miser then replied, “My dear Miser, do not worry. I walked barefoot with my sandals in my hands.” Such is the bane wrought by .