Two monks were walking slowly across the hills of Sri Lanka, trying to reach their monastery before the beginning of the rainy season. They’ve been walking for weeks and spent the nights in the homes of strangers along the way. ![image](https://img.esteem.ws/hka2coplqz.jpg)

One evening, they knocked on the door of a rich and powerful man but most feared in that village and asked if they could spend the night in his house.