They ground it and after saying their prayers they divided the flour into four equal parts and, offering thanks to God, sat down eagerly to eat.

Just then, a brahmana entered and he was exceedingly hungry. Seeing anunexpected guest arrive, they got up and made due obeisance and asked him to join them.

The pure-souled brahmana and his wife and son and daughter-in-law were exceedingly delighted to have the good fortune of receiving guest at that Juncture. 'Oh best of brahmanas, I am a poor man.

This flour of maize was obtained in accordance with dharma. Pray accept this. May blessings attend on you,' said the brahmana of Kurukshetra and gave his share of the flour to the guest. The guest ate it with avidity but he was still hungry when he had finished.