While dwelling in Himalayan region, sitting in a cave Sri Swami Samarth would hold philosophical discussions with ascetics. At that time two tigers sitting at the entrance of the cave were keenly listening to the discussions. Listening to the speech of Sri Swami Samarth Maharaj would charm all the ascetics present there. By then, the kind glance of Sri Swami fell on the two tigers sitting at the entrance and listening. He spoke to the tigers “Scholars, why are you sitting at the entrance? You ride on an elephant and go on obtaining certificates of victory”. To this the tigers replied, “Maharaj, by your kind ‘Darshan’ we have been blessed. Kindly be merciful and tell us as to why we got this life of tigers? ”. Then Sri Swami spoke “In your past life, you amassed knowledge by learning, but you also became very arrogant and harassed saints and Brahmins alike to such an extent that you even managed to get victory letters by defeating them. Your arrogance has given you this life of a Tiger”. Then both lay down on the ground and began to plead. Then Sri Swami said, “In this tiger’s life, there is no movement. You will be born as Brahmins in your next life and then by gaining knowledge and rendering devotional service you can get liberated”.