Swabhavakripna was a poor Brahmin who lived alone in a small village. He had no friends or relatives, and used to beg for alms for his living. He was also a miser, and kept whatever little food he received as alms in an earthen pot that he hung beside his bed.The Brahmin's Dream - Panchatantra Story Picture He kept a watch on the pot, and ate from the pot only when he was very hungry.
One day, he recieved a large quantity of rice gruel (porridge). He filled his pot with the rice gruel, and ate the remaining. He was so happy to have his pot full; he could not take his eyes off the pot as he lay awake in his bed.
After a long time, he fell asleep and started dreaming about the pot full of rice gruel.
The Brahmin's Dream - Panchatantra Story PictureHe dreamt that there was a famine in his village. He sold his pot full of rice gruel for hundred silver coins. With this money be bought a pair of goats. His goats gave kids in months and he traded all goats for some buffaloes and cows.
Soon, even the buffaloes and cows gave kids, and they gave a lot of milk.
