It is said that a scholar had a daughter who was extremely unattractive and had reached the age of marriage, but despite her dowry and wealth, no one desired to marry her.
Silk and brocade are ugly
When worn by an unattractive bride
In short, out of necessity, he married her to a blind man.
It is said that at that time, a sage had come from Serendib who could restore the sight of the blind.
People asked the scholar: “Why don’t you have your son-in-law treated?”
He replied: "I fear that if he regains his sight, he will divorce my daughter;
It is better for an unattractive woman to have a blind husband."
