Story 31

  A man, being tormented story by a contrary wind in his belly and not

having the power to retain it, unwittingly allowed it to escape. He

said: 'Friends, I had no option in what I did, the fault of it is

not to be ascribed to me and peace has resulted to my internal

parts. Kindly excuse me.'

        The belly is a prison of wind, O wise man.

        No sage retains wind in captivity.

        If wind twists thy belly let it out

        Because wind in the belly is a burden to the heart.