In English
, before he became a great sage, was known as . He was a hunter and used to rob the wayfarers of their belongings. One day, he came across the , who took pity on him and wanted to light the lamp of wisdom in him. They urged him to give up his wicked actions. said he could not do so, since it was the only way to feed his wife and children. Then the asked him to find out from his wife and children whether they were prepared to share the sin he committed for their sake. went home and asked his wife and children, “Are you prepared to share my sin just as you share my booty every day?” They replied in the negative. His wife said that he was responsible for the merit or sin he committed.