# Consequences of Greed in Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit

> Theme guide for Hindu Tales from the Sanskrit by S. M. Mitra.

Subha Datta's greed for the magic pitcher and his refusal to choose other gifts, along with his later indulgence in wine, directly cause the destruction of the pitcher and the loss of his newfound wealth.

## Where it surfaces

- [The Magic Pitcher](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/the-magic-pitcher): Subha Datta's greed and drunkenness lead to the destruction of the magic pitcher.
- [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/v): Subha Datta's desire for the pitcher's benefits begins to conflict with his longing for home and work.
- [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/x): The woodcutter's greed for the pitcher leads him to disregard the fairies' needs, though the immediate consequences are not yet shown.
- [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/xii): Subha Datta's inability to be content with simple food and his indulgence in wine lead to the risk of losing his magic pitcher.
- [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/xiii): His reckless behavior and greed for more from the pitcher result in its loss and his own sorrow.
- [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/ii): The cat's greedy hunting and disregard for the barley leads to the hunter setting snares, foreshadowing her capture.
- [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/ii): The Brahman's greed transforms him from a holy man into a miser, foreshadowing negative outcomes.
- [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/iii): The Brahman's attachment to his hidden wealth leads to despair and vengeful thoughts when it is stolen.
- [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/iv): The Brahman's hoarding of riches leads to his despair and self-destructive plan, highlighting the negative outcomes of greed.
- [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/v): The Brahman's excessive attachment to his treasure leads to his despair and threat of self-starvation, illustrating the destructive consequences of greed.
- [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/ix): The servant's theft of gold and jewels leads to his terror and potential punishment, illustrating the consequences of greed.
- [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/x): Putraka's desire for the treasures leads him to act dishonestly, and the brothers' trust results in loss and shame.
- [Hari-Sarman's Ordeal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/v): The theft of gold and jewels leads to Hari-Sarman's imprisonment, highlighting the ripple effects of greed.
- [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/hindu_tales_from_the_sanskrit_se/chapters/viii): Hari-Sarman's greed for wealth and status leads him to a life of fear and eventual flight.

## Links

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