It was believed that he had become a thief due to ill actions in his previous life. 
ɪt wɑz bɪlivd ðæt hi hæd bɪkʌm ʌ θif du tu ɪl ækʃʌnz ɪn hɪz pɹiviʌs laɪf. 
 Indian speaks in a monotone voice at a moderate speed in a room with excellent acoustics, resulting in clear and crisp speech.