Story: Dwarf, Doctor, Drum, Demon,

 

The   fiery  demon  was always threatening the dwarf. The demon always physically overpowered him and got the better of him with his mean ways. The dwarf was fed up and determined to teach him a lesson. He read through many books to understand the weakness of demons so that he could pick on one of them. The Dwarf was vulnerable because he was short.

He asked the doctor if there was any way by which he could become taller.  The doctor explained that it was genetic and that only the God  could help. This trigerred the imagination of the Dwarf.He had heard stories of how penance and Tapasya could create the appearance of God who would on being pleased with the intensity of the penance  grant a boon.

He made his way quietly to the forest and was soon in a trance that helped him meditate for long periods. He did not need any food or water when meditating and soon mastered the art .He was in this State for years and one fine day God appeared and said to him ;”My ardent devotee I am pleased with your penance-Ask what you want as a boon and it will be yours”. The dwarf replied that he was being plagued and tortured by the evil Demon who had made life miserable for him and he wanted to teach him a  lesson  so that he would not trouble him or anybody else.

Thatatsu   (So be it) said the Lord. Here is a drum. Whenever the Demon tries to harm you-play on it and he will run away because the acoustics of the drum  will cause him excruciating ear pain which will be unbearable and he will beg of you not to play it. Also note that this drum will work only in your hands so it cannot be misused by others.To all others and yourself the drum will sound divine.The Dwarf had no words to thank the Lord and before he looked up the Lord was gone.The drum was in his hands.

The dwarf returned triumphantly to the plains and first went to the Doctor to thank him for his suggestion. The Doctor asked him to play the drum and the beats were so enchanting that the Doctor started dancing  with his stethoscope in hand.

He now made his way to address the  Demon  with his new found  weapon. The Demon was fast   asleep and snoring so loudly that the trees nearby were shaking. Hey You Demon wake up from your slumber. I am no longer afraid of you. The Demon opened his eyes saw the Dwarf and laughed heartily. You dwarf,  you midget how dare you wake me up from my sleep. Where have you been all these years?I will make mincemeat of you once and for all. So saying   the Demon hurried towards the Dwarf. The clever dwarf had a strong belt to support the drum on his neck and began drumming on it. The Divine sound  brought all the people to the spot.The Demon looked quite  terrified and put his hands to his ears to stop the infernal racket that was causing him so much pain in his eardrum. The dwarf continued to play on the drum. Every one in the village started dancing to its beat.The Dwarf began to run .The Dwarf beat the drum harder.The Demon  fell at the Dwarf’s feet and said he was sorry for all the trouble caused earlier and would do anything if he stopped drumming.

The Dwarf asked him to promise that he would not trouble him or anyone hereafter.As a punishment and atonement for you evil ways you will draw the water from the well every day for the whole village.

The Demon agreed to do so with folded hands and continues to be nice and helpful to the whole village to this day.