Amogha and the Tiger

Amogha a Jain monk was travelling in the Chandrapur forest when he came face to face with a deer that was running very fast. Soon a fierce tiger came into view and pounced on the deer. “Wait,” said Amogha to the tiger. “Don’t kill the deer. I will be your meal.” The tiger abandoned the deer who looked gratefully  at Amogha. “I won’t eat you completely,” said the tiger “I just want a piece of your thigh to appease my hunger.” “Sure,” said Amogha and he offered his thigh to the tiger. Just then the tiger turned into a luminous deva from heaven. “I have come here to test you,” said the deva. “And you have passed the test, you are a true monk – I bless you with eternal joy for the kindness you showed to this deer.” “Thank you,” said Amogha who was thrilled to see the deva. The deva left soon disappearing as an orb of light. Amogha and the deer lived in the forest – dedicating their lives to helping living being around them.