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A Mahavir Seva Trust Presentation
SUR SUNDARI
Why, Seth! Still not rid of the childhood habit of stealing!
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SUR-SUNDARI 3
There is no remark that in itself is insignificant or important; it is the intention concealed in the remark that is important. Sometimes even an insignificant remark becomes so important in one's life that it changes the direction of life.
In ancient Prakrit narrative literature there is a poetical saga titled 'Sur-sundari Chariyam.' It is the interesting story of Sur-sundari and Amar Kumar. During their schooling, Amar Kumar stealthily takes seven kaudis (a specific type of shell used as lowest denomination of Indian currency in the past) tied at the end of princess Sur-sundari's scarf, buys sweets and gives a treat to fellow students. The princess scolds him for this mischief. Amar Kumar retorts, “I have stolen mere seven kaudis; not looted all your treasury. Could you purchase a kingdom with seven Kaudis?” Sur-sundari replies, “Of course, I could purchase a kingdom with seven Kaudis.” And this insignificant remark turned into an obsession. As luck would have it, the two got married to each other. One day Amar Kumar abandoned helpless Sur-sundari in a jungle with a challenge to possess a kingdom with seven Kaudis. Sur-sundari gave a fitting reply to the challenge by acquiring a kingdom with the help of her wisdom, courage, and strength of character. Thus an insignificant frivolous remark set forth an upheaval in her life.
Renowned scholar Upadhyaya Shri Keval Muni ji turned this story into a novel. His able disciple Shri Suresh Muni ji inspired us to adopt that novel into this picture story. We are deeply indebted to him.
-Shrichand Surana Saras' Written by :
Upadhyay Shri Keval Muniji Compilation : Managing Editors :
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SURSUNDA
Sur-sundari was the only and beloved daughter of king Ripumardan and queen Ratisundari of
Champapuri. She was beautiful and intelligent, and very fond of playing with kaudis. One day while she was playing, the queen said Sire, our
Yes, I have also thought daughter is seven
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to the school of the famous her to school
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Sur-sundari joined the school of Acharya Jnanasen. Amar Kumar, the son of the nagar-seth, also studied in the same school. Amar was the best student of the school. He was handsome and pleasing, and witty as well. All the students accepted him to be their leader. Son Amar, you Amar memorizes
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One day during the lunch recess students were playing around. When untied the scarf he found The princess was sleeping under a tree. Some students laughed | seven kaudis. Amar laughed - at thisLook! This
Great! Daughter princess is
of a king and owns snoring as if
mere kaudis.... she was awake all
night.
HeyAmar! What is this tied at the end of her scarf ? Just take a look.
Amar offered
I will entertain you today. Go, buy some sweets with
these kaudis.
Amar started distributing the same. By that time the princess was also awake. Amar gave sweets to her as well
Here, princess enjoy some
sweets.
Two boys at once went aria brought some sweets.
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When Amar placed just a few tiny globules of the sweet on the palms of the princess she uttered with annoyance
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You are the only donor?
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SURSUNDARI
Sur-sundari
Amar
You are a liar! Why would
I distribute sweets and that too so
little ?
I don't tell lies. Just check the end of
your scarf.
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Sur-sundari looked at her scarf
Did I tell
a lie?
Ha..Ha..Ha.,
Oh! Where are my seven kaudis? Who has
stolen them?
(How funny!!
The princess lost Cher temper
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Amar! What is this nonsense? You certainly are a thief. While I was asleep you stole my kaudis. The son of merchant Dhanna, and a thief ? Don't you feel
ashamed.
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SURSUNDARI The biting remark from the princess irritated Amar Just then teacher Jnanasen arrivedas well. He retorted
What is the
Look Sir, this Yes! Of
matter, children? Amar is a hardened Princess! Mind course, I could
Why do you thief. He has stolen my your language. It was just get a kingdom.
quarrel?
seven kaudis and is also seven kaudis, not priceless How are you
making fun of me. diamonds. Could you get concerned? A a kingdom with those thief and such kaudis?
insolence!
The teacher looked at Amar. Amar narrated the incident and added
Turning to the princess he said
Sir, it was just a plaything. The princess has made a mountain of a mole-hill just for
nothing.
No, Amar, stealing, even out of fun, is
bad.
Princess, you too should not get so angry. Harsh words uttered out of anger sting
like an arrow.
The words of the teacher silenced the princess but she turned away annoyed.
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SURSUNDARI Amar Kumar went and sat in his class. He thought sadly,
I committed a mistake today by ridiculing the princess so crudely.
But how illtempered and conceited she is ? She called me a thief. Am Ta thief? Let me get a chance, I will show....
The matter was forgotten. A little later they went to their classes.
FIFTEEN YEARS LATER
One day the king called Kalacharya Jnanasen and requested
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After pondering for sometime the
O king, I have a teacher said
handsome, brilliant, and
brave student in Amar Kumar. He is no less than any kshatriya* prince both in studies as well as martial arts, but he is a merchant's son. Would he be acceptable
for the princess?
What if he is a merchant's son? If he is found capable 1 have no objection. I will take his test. If he passes I will marry
the princess to him.
* The warrior or the regal caste.
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SURSUNDARI The king arranged for a puzzle competition to test Amar Kumar. Many other princes were also invited. The princess asked four questions
Which is a pond
without an menempe embankment?
Which is the tree without a
branch? Which is the bird without wings?
What is death without dying?
Religion is a tree without any branch.
Everyone was baffled at these questions. No one could reply correctly. At last Amar Kumar stood up and said,
I will reply the questions presented by the princess
Amar provided the answers
Eyes are
ponds without embankments.
A living being is a bird without
wings?
Sleep is death without dying.
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The audience was pleasantly surprised
at the answers. Indeed! How
How witty of him! fitting answers !
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SURSUNDARI
On an auspicious moment they were The king was pleased at the ability, wit, and graceful
married with fanfare. bearing of Amar Kumar. He made an announcement
I want to reward the winner of this competition by offering
him the hand of princess Sur-sundari in marriage.
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The assemblage expressed pleasure by hailing.
Thus the childhood colleagues, Amar Kumar and Sur-sundari commenced their joyous married life. One day Amar Kumar requested his fatherFather, every
Son, you have just time you proceed got married, enjoy on a sea voyage with yourself. Sea voyage
ships loaded with is fraught with hard merchandise. Please ships and peril. You allow me to go this are yet to mature.
time.
Amar Kumar started preparing for the voyage. He informed Sur-sundari
My lord, please take
me along. We studied Darling, I am
together in the school and going on a foreign
then became life partners. tour. Please stay
Would you now leave me here to look after
alone and so faraway ? my mother.
When all his efforts to dissuade Sur-sundari failed Amar Kumar yielded and took permission from his parents to take her along.
When Amar Kumar forcefully beseeched, the merchant relented.
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SURSUNDARI Amar and Sur-sundari started their voyage on an auspicious moment with twelve shiploads of merchandise and hundreds of sailors.
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After sailing for a week the flotilla anchored at Yaksha island. Amar Kumar instructed the captain Replenish drinking water,
Kumar, no ship fruits, and other essentials
stops during the night at this here. In the meantime we will
Yaksha island. Therefore Took around the island and
we should sail before return.
evening.
Assuring him to return before evening, Amar and Sur-sundari left for a walk.
Enjoying the scenic beauty of the jungle and fruits from trees they came afar. Seeing a river bank Sur-sundari saidDarling, I am tired.
Alright dear, you We should take some
rest awhile and I rest.
will go, take a dip
in the river.
Sur-sundari spread a sheet and lied down. She slept at once.
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After the dip in the river Amar returned and sat down to rest near Sur-sundari. While looking at her he recalled the incidents from their student life.
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when
One day she was sleeping just like this and I had taken her seven kaudis.
One after the other the scenes came alive in his memory.
Like a ghostly roar, old memories haunted Amar. He thought
This is the chance to avenge that remark. I will abandon her in this godforsaken forest and see how she acquires a kingdom with seven kaudis. The opportunity to shatter her pride is here.
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Amar, you are a thief... a thief....a thief....Amar, youare a thief....
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Overpowered by ill-will Amar Kumar became callous. He placed seven kaudis near Sur-sundari and got up. On a nearby rockface he wrote something and stared angrily at Sur-sundari.
I leave now.
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SURSUNDARI He rushed to the coast and said to the sailors with On the island, when Sur-sundari opened her urgency
eyes after some time and found herself alone she called
BIO Amar, where are you Amar ? This isolation is
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Be quick. An evil yaksha* has devoured my wife and is chasing me now. Weigh the anchor and sail at
once.
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The sailors at once weighed the anchors and the ships left the shore.
When she got no response her heart pounded with fear.
She looked around expectantly and her gaze fell on the nearby rock-face. She approached the rock and read
Sur-sundari, remember you called me a thief and a crook when I took seven kaudis. You had boasted that with seven kaudis you could get a kingdom. Now seven kaudis are before you. If you have courage and wisdom, make your words come true. I am abandoning you. I will meet you after twelve years. I give you ample time to do what you said.
yours 'Amar'
The letter on the rock made her angry, she uttered
So, this is the idea. He has left me alone to take his revenge. Amar committed a theft in his childhood and now an act of deception. He has
shown his true colours.
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She tied the seven kaudis to the end of her scarf and in disgust, started throwing around pebbles.
* A type of lower gods.
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SURSUNDARI She calmed down after some time and looked at the sun setting in the west. Night was approaching. Eerie sounds came from the jungle. She got shaken finding herself helpless and alone in the dense forest.
Where can I go now? Soon on it will be dark. The forest must 0. be infested with thieves, bandits. demons, and ferocious animals like lion. Remote chances of
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Trembling with fear she stumbled to the opening of a nearby cave. She sat down and started chanting the
Namokar Mantra. As the darkness increased, a giant yaksha Hearing the sound Sur-sundari opened her eyes and came out of the cave. Seeing Sur-sundari was shocked as if she was facing death. Collecting her sitting alone he asked
wits she said
O divine one. I Who are you and
am a helpless woman what are you doing alone
and want to take refuge on this island ?
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The sweet and humble words of Sur-sundari pleased the yaksha. He saidTAVOMOZOLUYLAY
Angel, you are free to live here without any fear. You will have
no problems here.
Getting permission from the yaksha Sur-sundari started living on the island.
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The merchant sympathized Some months later a merchant came to the island.
with her He was surprised to see Sur-sundari fearlessly roaming around the island alone. He approached My name is Kamaldatt her and asked
and I am a merchant. How will you spend your life alone on
this desolate land? Come with Sister, who
me. I take you to be my are you and why
adopted sister alone....? Brother I am a
helpless and sad
woman
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Sur-sundari pondered
1 have to show my
husband that I can have a kingdom for seven kaudis. This mission could not be accomplished if
remain here.
Kamaldatt took her in the ship and left the island. When the ship was on high seas, he approached Sur-sundari and said
Charming one, have fallen for your beauty, please be
my wife.
Alright brother (I will come with
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These words shook Sur-sundari to the core.
Brother, do you know what you say? Don't commit such
treachery.
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And she jumped out of the window into the sea.
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Kamaldatt was filled with fear seeing Sursundari's ferocity. He ran away from the cabin.
even one step ahead.
Just then a cyclone hit the sea. The ship wrecked on the rocks. Kamaldatt drowned. Sur-sundari caught hold of a log of wood and swam towards the shore.
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SURSUNDARI Reaching the shore, very tired Sur-sundari sat down to rest. Suddenly four bandits arrived there. Seeing Sur-sundari alone they deliberated
See there, today we were returning empty handed. If not wealth, the fate has provided us a beautiful woman. When we present her to the boss he
will jump with joy.
Sur-sundari closed her eyes and started chanting the Namokar Mantra
The bandits picked up Sur-sundari and took her to their leader. The chief looked at trem bling Sur-sundari with evil eyes
Ha! Ha! beautiful, don't be afraid. Come to me,
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Namo Arihantanam,
Namo....
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And a miracle occurred. The chief started wailing
Oh! What has happened to my eyes? I don't see a thing. This sorceress has made me
blind.
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SURSUNDARI At the wailing of their chief the bandits drew
The youth approached Sur-sundari and introduced their swords and rushed at Sur-sundari. All
himselfof a sudden a brave youth jumped in the
Don't be afraid sister, fray and started fighting them fiercely with
am Vidyadhar* Chandragati. his sword.
In a cave in this mountain a Torturing a
hermit is doing meditation. I was helpless woman.
returning after paying homage I will show you
to him when, from my plane, 1 now.
saw your futile struggle. It is my duty to rescue a lady in distress so I came at once.
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Mortally wounded by the mighty blows by the youth, the bandits ran away.
The Vidyadhar added
Vidyadhar
Sister you will not be safe alone in this jungle....come with me, I will provide
protection.
It is true that a burnt child dreads fire. But all men are not treacherous or debauch. Believe me, I am a
Jain shravak. I treat other women as I would my own
mother and sister.
No brother, Thave been often cheated by men. I am left with hardly
any faith for any man.
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Sur-sundari believed what the Vidyadhar said.
She boarded his plane and went with him. * Vidyadhar = a benevolent god with special skills and powers.
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During the month of Ashvin (Aaso), Sur-sundari The Vidyadhar took Sur-sundari to his
practiced the nine day Oli-tap.* She observed Ayambil palace where his four wives greeted the
during this period and did non stop chanting of Navapad. guest. This is my sister.
On the ninth day goddess Chakreshvari appeared. She will stay with us
Daughter, now. Please take all
why have you evoked me? We her care.
Mother, you can welcome you.
see my predicament. When will I meet my
husband? Please show me the way.
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Sur-sundari happily lived with the Vidyadhar family.
Goddess Chakreshvari
Daughter, your husband is safe in Simhal island. You will meet your husband after twelve years in the town of Venatat. Till then you should
remain here.
When twelve years were past she one night saw Amar Kumar in her dream.
Sur-sundaris acquire a kingdom with seven kaudis. I am soon
reaching Venatat.
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SURSUNDARI Next morning Sur-sundari told Vidyadhar her story
After that he took her to Venatat in the plane in detail and said
Sister, the work you and left her there. Seeing a large and beautiful
have to accomplish would garden Sur-sundari thoughtBrother, now
require special powers. I will I should proceed
teach you five unique divine for Venatat as soon powers. It would be easy for as possible. you to accomplish your goal with the help of these.
Let me go into the garden first and think calmly.
Then only I will take any step.
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The Vidyadhar taught her five special powers,
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She sat in lotus pose and started meditation. By invoking the power of transformation she at once turned into a handsome young man.
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In the garden she sat down under a beautiful tree and contemplated
A woman's beauty, in this world, is her asset as well as the root cause of all her troubles. It is difficult for a woman to be safe and secured alone. Therefore, why do I not work for my goal after transforming myself
into a man.
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Since this moment my name
is Vimalyash.
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Getting up from there he was about to leave the garden when he saw a woman carrying a basket full of fragrant flowers. He asked
Mother, who
are you?
Son, I am Salka, the gardener of this place. I am going out to sell these fresh flowers.
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Of course! This is a magical fan. Air blown by this fan will cure any and all disease. ?
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He sat down in the garden and made a beautiful fan with the flowers. He cast the spell of his mantra on the fan. By then Salka returned.[
What! A hundred thousand gold coins?
Mother, I have made this fan. You should sell it in the market. But don't accept anything less than a hundred thousand gold coins for this.
Mother, give me some flowers in exchange of these seven kaudis.
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The gardener was taken aback.
Salka took the fan to market for selling
Hey Salka! Have you gone mad ?
Son, this is the first sale of the morning. Take as many as
you like.
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Vimal selected some flowers and took them in his scarf.
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fan. Take the magical fan. Price only a hundred thousand gold coins.
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Then a merchant asked-What is so special that makes it so costly?
This is not an ordinary fan, it is magical. Whoever is fanned with it will be cured of all ailments, no, matter how incurable they are.
Sagardatt returned home with the fan. His son was a leper. The merchant fanned him with the magical fan.
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Oh! Father, I feel so cool as if sandal-wood paste has been applied. The irritation and burning is no more.
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Indeed, my son is getting cured. This is a miraculous fan.
Within three hours the merchant's son was completely cured.
By evening the news about the magical fan reached merchant Sagardatt, a billionaire. He came to Salka and asked
If what you claim is true my only son, who gravely suffers from leprosy, should be completely cured using this fan.
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If not, you will repay the amount
I am sure he will be cured, merchant!
And the merchant bought the fan for a hundred thousand gold coins.
Now the business instinct took over
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The king also suffers from this incurable leprosy. Why not cure the king of his ailment. This will make me his confidante and add to my prestige and status in the kingdom.
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Sire, I have a magical fan. I will cure you of your leprosy
at once.
SURSUNDARI
When nothing happened after continued fanning the
king got peevedMerchant,
Take away this rascal
and put him in jail. He is if you do that
making fun of me. Has I will weigh you
blowing air from a fan with diamonds
ever cured anyone ? and pearls.
Pardon me sire. But what I said was true.
You may call gardener Salka and confirm.
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The merchant fanned the king for some time but the king got no relief at all:
When the guards brought Salka, Vimalyash also came along. After hearing the story he asked the merchant
He recharged the fan with the spell and gave it to the king.
Merchant, did you use
this fan earlier ?
Yes, I cured my son with
this.
Sire, use it now.
That was the reason that
this fan was ineffective for
the king.
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As soon as the king started fanning he was on the mend.
Great! How
soothing it feels. The irritation is reduced. After so many years I feel so relieved.
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Soon the king was completely cured.
One day a cruel brigand kidnapped princess Kanakvati, the only daughter of the king. All efforts to find her went in vain. At last the king announced
He hugged Vimalyash and said
O foreigner, you have given me a new life. I reward you with half of my kingdom. You may enjoy all the comforts.
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In spite of Vimalyash's reluctance to accept, the king insisted and gave him half his kingdom. Vimal gave a hundred thousand gold coins to Salka.
When Vimalyash came to know of this he used his special powers to trace the brigand and get the princess released. The king said with joy
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O young man, you have obliged me once again. Please marry my daughter and do a third obligation on me.
Sire, I would first like to talk to the princess in privacy. Then only I will give my consent for marriage.
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Alone with princess, Vimal said
I have taken a vow. A friend of mine is away to distant lands. As long as he does not return I will observe absolutely celibacy. I will not even touch you as long as my friend does not return. Please think about this before getting married to me.
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One day the coastguards informed VimalyashF
The princess was already infatuated with the strength, wisdom, and beauty of Vimalyash. She agreed without any hesitation. Vimalyash (Sur-sundari) and Kanakvati were married with all fanfare. However, following the condition, they slept in separate bedrooms.
A merchant from Simhal island has arrived at the port with twelve ships,
What is his name?
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He calls himself Amar Kumar.
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Alright, keep an eye on him. I am coming.
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SURSUNDARI Vimal rode a horse and came to the docks. Amar Kumar was getting his ships unloaded. Seeing the son-in-law of the king he offered salutations. Vimal asked
Sire, I am Amar Who are you?
Kumar of Champapuri. And from where
Thad gone to Simhal island have you come
on business. I am on my way home. I took this opportunity offer my respects to you.
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Vimal
You have not yet paid the state
levies?
Indeed, I know how clever you merchants are. If caught, you will offer gifts, if not, you will evade taxes
and elope.
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Sire, I was preparing to visit your court with gifts when you
arrived.
After this Vimalyash ordered the guards- &
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Amar Kumar started pleading, but the guards arrested him.
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SURSUNDARI In the evening, Amar Kumar was produced before Vimalyash. Sending away the guards, Vimalyash reprimanded Amar Kumar privately
You commit theft and still remain insolent. Now, when you go to the prison you will know about the consequences of
cheating
Sire, you have got a wrong impression. All my life I have never cheated any one.
Neither have committed theft.
SALAA
Amar Kumar thought
Vimalyash lost his poise
You are not ashamed of telling a lie. I have solid proof of theft
and deception
by you....
Sire, I have done nothing of that type. Still I am ready to bear whatever punishment
you give.
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Vimal said angrilyWhat a strange punishment.
Vimal was ready with a bowl full of oil. Pointing at the bowl he said
This is a bowl of mustard oil. Before the night ends you should finish it by massaging the oil on your body. Take care that not even a drop
is spilled on the floor.
Alright. Go into the next room and start your work. Beware, if you try to cheat, you will rot in the
jail all your life
Sire, I shall abide by what you say.
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This way almost a quarter of the night was spent. Amar Kumar went into the room and started
The level of the oil in the bowl hardly reduced. applying the oil on his body. Vimal also reclined Amar thoughton an easy chair and observed. He thought
Massaging this You are trapped
oil is draining all my today, mister. This is the
strength. What should first opportunity I got of
I do? taking revenge from my husband. I will make him see
stars during the day
Bloo
Then he saw that Vimal was drowsing. He thought
Amar lifted the bowl to his lips. Vimal got up and caught his hand.
If I drink the oil the bowl will be empty.
OO000
Donnast
hrmann
Merchant, what is this? You claimed that you were not a thief, you had never committed a theft. Today you have been caught in the act. I say that stealing is
your childhood habit.
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SURSUNDARI Amar was stunned. He uttered falteringly
This benumbed Amar.
I am sorry. Please
forgive me.
Oh! How does he know all this ?
awwwwwww
ool
How many mistakes you want me to forgive. When still a child you stole kaudis belonging to the
princess
You married her and then abandoned
her in a forest.
He looked down shamefaced.
Vimal
Amar put his palm on Vimal's mouth
Why don't you say something? Tell me, why did you abandon your wife? What
was her mistake. Did she deceive you? Was she also
treacherous like you?
No! No! Please don't say
that. My wife was absolutely honest. It was not her fault
at all.
wwwwww
SORG
nano
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SURSUNDARI Then Amar tried to touch Vimal's feet. Vimal Vimalstepped back. No! It is useless
Why? Do you to touch my feet. You expect that she should, in fact, touch feet weeps and wails and of the person you have wronged.
of that sinner.
No! Not at all. Please don'tutter such words. I will seek her forgiveness for all my crimes. If she refuses to forgive me, I will at once
jump into a fire. Sire, please arrange that I meet
her once.
Sire, it appears that it was my wife who told you this story. Is
she alive?
who
WWWWWW
Vimal
First join your palms and take a vow that you will never repeat the sinful act you committed being driven by pride, anger, and spite evoked by an innocent
comment in childhood.
Vimal could no more restrain himself. He took Amar's hand in his. Tears flowed from his eyes. He said
See, an insignificant comment poisoned two lives. Such trivial matters are common in life. Only he who forgets such)
matters embraces happiness.
WITTED
O king! In the name of God I take this oath that I will never again commit
such mistake.
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SURSUNDARI
Amar
Vimal went inside the room and regained his original form with the help of the mantra.
Sire, now please allow me to meet my wife. I will be in your
debt for life.
Alright, close your eyes for five minutes and chant Namokar Mantra. I will call her
here before you.
TUTVUVVU
WE
Amar opened his eyes. Tears flowed from his eye when he saw Sur-sundari standing before him.
Sur-sundari came out of the room and stood before Amar
Darling, open your eyes. See who stands before
you.
AN
For some time their eyes remained locked. Their faces brightened with joy. Amar felt like touching Sursundari's feet and seeking her pardon. But before that, Sur-sundari uttered
Darling,
please forgive My lord, you
me. made a mountain of a molehill and as a consequence we had to suffer this separation
for twelve years.
VE
Then Sur-sundari touched his feet and Amar took her into his embrace
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SURSUNDARI
HU Amar said
The night was spent in sharing their individual
experiences. Sur-sundari, woman is as clam as the earth. You have
forgiven all my mistakes and accomplished what you vowed for.
Indeed, you are great.
Next morning the king got the news. The king came rushing with his queen and daughter Kanakvati. when they heard the story their eyes also became wet. Princess Kanakvati said to Sur-sundari
Sister, we are two branches of the same
great tree.
DNNA
Kanakvati hugged Sur-sundari. All present there showered flowers on these three.
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SURSUNDARI
Next morning the king put Amar Kumar on the throne of Venatat in a coronation ceremony
Victory be to king Amar!
Hail Mahasati Sur-sundari!!
Deen
NATICON
யடு
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Spending a few days there Amar Kumar sailed with his two wives for Champapuri to meet his parents.
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SURSUNDARI After reaching Champapuri when he narrated the story to his parents, they also said
How much of a turmoil was created in our lives by just one
insignificant remark.
OE WOUDUO
THE END
販ニニニニニニニニニニニニニニニニニニニニニニニニニニニニニニニ
ニ
ニニニニににににににににににににににににににににににににに
When they became old, Amar Kumar and Sur-sundari gave their kingdom to their sons and proceeded to embrace success in the spiritual field.
THE LESSON :
Sometimes even fun and hilarity hurt others and in the agitated state of mind such harsh words that pierce the heart like a thorn are forced out. Mistakes and disputes are common in life but if they are taken to heart and the resulting torridness drives one towards revenge, an all consuming fire erupts. This fire burns and tortures everyone. Sanity lies in wiping the mind of all such insignificant remarks and nurturing mutual love and faith.
Insignificant things can poison ones life. Therefore do not allow them to infest your mind. Let go what has happened and is past. The only path to lasting peace is "forgive and forget."
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