The Dwarf

 
When Brahmadutta was King of Benaras, Bodhisattva was born as the son of a Brahmin. As he was short statured, he was called 'Dwarf''. At an early age, he went to Takshasila and studied archery and attained mastery in that science. On completing his education, Dwarf set out to earn a living as an archer. He travelled to many lands, met many kings, and offered to serve under them. But, seeing his short stature, no one took him seriously, and Dwarf remained unemployed. He wondered how he would use his talent to make a living.

One day, while he was passing through the weaver's street of a certain village, he saw a muscular man sitting at his loom and weaving. Dwarf approached the weaver and asked him, "Friend, may I know your name?" Bhim, the weaver replied. The name suited him. "You're so tall and well built, the name suits you," Dwarf remarked. "You shouldn't be wasting your time weaving, do something better!" But what do I do? "This is the only thing I know," he said. "Come with me," Dwarf said, and I will show you a decent way of living.

Bhim was glad to go with Dwarf, he hated weaving anyway and had always wanted to see the world and show off his muscular body. They travelled to Benaras. "Go to King Brahmadutta, tell him that you're an expert archer, and offer your services to him. The king will notice how tall and well-built you are, and will give you employment," said the Dwarf. "But I don't know any archery!" Bhim protested. "That does not matter. I'm an expert archer.  Make me your aide. I'll help you whenever you require me," Dwarf said. So Bhim went to the King of Benaras, told him that he was an expert archer was and he gained employment as the king's archer on a salary of a thousand rupees a fortnight. Dwarf got employed as an aide to Bhim. Both began to live comfortably on Bhim's earnings.