the brahman’s wish
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The Brahman’s Wish. Past Tense Practice Regular Verbs Kristi Reyes MiraCosta College VESL. lived. old, blind mother. wife. Brahman. poor. prayed. temple. Siva. Twelve years, one wish. Eyesight back. Son! Your mother is old – A son can take care of us. didn’t know what to do. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Brahman’s Wish
Past Tense PracticeRegular Verbs
Kristi ReyesMiraCosta College
VESL
lived
wifeBrahman old, blind mother
poor
prayed
Siva
temple
Twelve years, one wish
Eyesight back
Son!Your mother is old – A son can take care
of us.
didn’t know what to do
walked, cried, sat in center of town
sargeant
What’s wrong?
One wish. Mother wants one thing. Wife wants another. How can I choose?I love them both.
No need to cry. Your problem is small. Here’s what you will do…
Thanks, Siva!!
I can see!
I’m pregnant!
What did the sargeant tell the Brahman to say and do?
Solution:• The sergeant advised him to combine the
two wishes into one. • When the Brahman went to Siva, he said,
My mother is blind, and her only desire is to see her grandson eating rice.
Very clever! OK… you can
have your wish!