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A respected schoolmaster had just retired. He and his wife lived in a flat in Bhopal.
For Dussehra, they decided to visit their hometown. Before leaving, the master thought to himself —
“While we’re away, what if a thief breaks in?
He might smash open cupboards and make a mess everywhere, even though there’s no money in the house!” So, to save his home from being wrecked, he placed ₹1000 on the table along with a note.
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"Dear Unknown Thief,
Heartfelt congratulations for the effort you’ve taken to break into my house!
But unfortunately, I’m a middle-class man, living only on my pension. So there’s nothing valuable here.
I feel bad that your hard work and precious time will go to waste.
So please, as a token of respect for your effort, accept this small amount.
Also, to help you become more successful in your profession (theft )
I’m giving you some tips below
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The Master’s “advice” read as follows:
On the 8th floor – lives a corrupt minister
On the 7th floor – a crooked property dealer
On the 6th floor – a co-operative bank chairman
On the 5th floor – a big industrialist
On the 4th floor – a famous lawyer
On the 3rd floor – a corrupt politician
“They have mountains of gold and cash.
Your ‘business success’ won’t trouble them one bit!
Because they won’t even complain to the police!”
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After Dussehra, when the Master returned home, he found a large bag on the table.
Inside it were ₹10 lakh in cash! And a letter —
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"Respected Guruji,
Heartfelt thanks for your guidance and teaching!
I followed your advice and my mission succeeded! I’m leaving this small amount as a token of gratitude.
May I continue to receive your blessings and wisdom in the future too...
Your disciple – The Thief
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The Master read it and laughed, saying —
“Ayyo! I thought I had retired,
but it seems my teaching career still continues!”
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