The Sacred Books of Hindustan state: "He who tries to look at the Sacred fire shall be struck blind."

Two young lovers approach the temple where Hindu priests jealously guard the Sacred Fire from all profane eyes. In spite of the exhortations of a dervish, the young woman so persists in her desire to gaze upon the Fire forbidden of profane mortals to look at, that the two penetrate into the hall where it is reverently concealed. Surprised by the priests of the temple, the two curious ones are immediately blinded. With great difficulty they grope about the halls for the doorway. As they emerge, the dervish takes pity upon their misfortune; and with a promise that they would never again strive to look at that upon which they are forbidden, they receive their sight. Beautiful settings; splendid subject.

Source: Star-Film Catalog