One day the shaitan is walking along the road and holding a bridle and leash in his hands. A peasant saw him and said:
-Where are you going, Shaitan, with a bridle and leash?
- Yes, I’m going on business. I want to put a bridle on one person.
The peasant asks again:
- So you’re carrying a bridle?
Shaitan answers:
- Yes, I’m carrying the bridle.
The peasant says:
- Let me see it.
Shaitan answers:
- Okay, come with me, I’ll show you the bridle.
The peasant followed the shaitan. They have been walking together for more than half an hour. The peasant could not stand it and said:
- Well, finally show me the bridle!
Shaitan answers:
- Let's go, let's go, I'll show you now.
They move on. Another hour passes. The peasant says again:
- Finally, show me the bridle!
Shaitan turned to him and answered:
- Well, why did you pester me with this bridle? Show me and show me! I’ve saved it for those who don’t want to follow me of their own free will, but you yourself have become attached and you can’t get rid of it! You don't need any bridle!
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru