There was once an Indian woman named Devi. She had a young son named Lahuve. They had fled their ancestral home years before because an evil spirit had killed eight family members, including Devi's parents-in-law and Lahuve's six uncles. They were the sole survivors.
Years later, the grown-up Lahuve asked about their origins. Convinced by his son's bravery, Devi agreed to return to their old home. However, fear still gripped her heart. Every day, she made food offerings to the ghost to appease it, which puzzled Lahuve.
One day, Lahuve wanted to eat the portion set aside for the ghost. His mother forbade him, explaining the ghost would kill them if not fed. Lahuve was skeptical.
That day, the ghost appeared. Lahuve confronted him. The ghost revealed he was Lahuve's granduncle, seeking vengeance for being robbed and left to die in poverty. He boasted of his power, claiming he could fly to heaven and the ghost realm instantly.
Lahuve then asked if the ghost could take a message to the angels: "How long will I live?" The ghost returned the next day with an answer: "Until sixty." Lahuve asked him to inquire if he could die earlier or live longer. The ghost returned with the final verdict: "It is not possible. The length of human life is predestined."
Upon hearing this, Lahuve immediately ate the ghost's offering, grabbed a burning piece of wood, and chased the ghost away. The ghost threatened them but, having heard the angels' decree himself, had no real power left. Lahuve had learned the truth, and the ghost could no longer threaten them.