Sur Sundari Diwakar Chitrakatha 036

Author(s): Kevalmuni, Shreechand Surana
Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust Mumbai
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(divAkara (citrakathA Vol. 36 Rs. 25.00 11 A Mahavir Seva Trust Presentation SUR SUNDARI Why, Seth! Still not rid of the childhood habit of stealing! 350COU OOOOOOOO C

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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 : Translatior : Srichand Surana "Saras" Dr. Mansukhbhai Jain, Sanjay Surana Surendra Bothara PUBLISHERS MAHAVEER SEVA TRUST A-7, SAGAR NIWAS, IST. FLOOR, OFF MANCHHUBHAI ROAD, MALAD(E), MUMBAI-400 097. Ph. :(0) 28443949 SHREE DIWAKAR PRAKASHAN A-7, AWAGARH HOUSE, OPP. ANJNA CINEMA, M.G. ROAD, AGRA-282 002. Ph. : (0562) 2851165, Mob.: 93192 03291. E-mail : sansuman21@rediffmail.com

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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 (about this. Best is to send her years old, let us send to the school of the famous her to school teacher Jnanasen. now. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO YRON 5 *BUSE Gradec POS 2020 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 How I wish that I (COO got the first position in every lesson just by a had a sharp memory this test also. single reading. like Amar's. # A title awarded to the richest merchant of the town. ate & Personal Use Only Jain Education internationa

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SURSUNDARI 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. que When Amar placed just a few tiny globules of the sweet on the palms of the princess she uttered with annoyance popusta Great! So meager a share! Who is the great You are the only donor? great donor among us. Its by your courtesy.... os Jain Education Interational For Private 2 Personal Use Only

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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. Etha 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 GORAN 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. For Private 3 Personal Use Only

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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 bhbhbhbhbhbhbht O great acharya, the princess is now of marriageable age. Many talented and brave princes study in your school. Please tell me if you find some suitable match for the princess. es A SAS 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. P The audience was pleasantly surprised at the answers. Indeed! How How witty of him! fitting answers ! For Private Oersonal Use Only

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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. Ryanan mannanna o O 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. For Private Personal Use Only

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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. UL T DOO THE 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. For Private Eersonal Use Only

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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. RACSURSUNDARI 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. M The words of the princess echoed in his ears Amar, you are a thief... a thief....a thief....Amar, youare a thief.... 10000 . www Amar felt as if these words were reverberating in the jungle and the hills around.r 9 You are a thief.... You are a thief.... could have taken a kingdom in seven kaudis.... 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 MOV at once. NE Be quick. An evil yaksha* has devoured my wife and is chasing me now. Weigh the anchor and sail at once. 11 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. New SUSUNU AVNA She tied the seven kaudis to the end of her scarf and in disgust, started throwing around pebbles. * A type of lower gods. For Private Personal Use Only

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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 * remaining alive. - MUCOS 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 ? with your grace. > 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. For Private Bersoral Use Only

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SURSUNDARI 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 DREU NO NUO DU0C 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 you.... 200 100004 EDOOOO A For Private Personal Use Only

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These words shook Sur-sundari to the core. Brother, do you know what you say? Don't commit such treachery. ROOS Yo Sur-sundari thought JUL 0 0 n 0 0 3 !!! One cannot be sure of such rascal. I have to protect my chastity even at the cost of my life. C e Stop this brother business. You will submit to my desires, otherwise.... T ~ lilla Male d 100 M And she jumped out of the window into the sea. SURSUNDARI The moment Kamaldatt proceeded to grab her, she took her concealed dagger out. FUTANA 040 nd 3 C 13 3 shi 3 3 0 0000 no Rascal! Don't you dare touch me. It will not be good for you if you take 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, wa Namo Arihantanam, Namo.... May UNA 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. 14

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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. 5. RL an 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. 8883 Sur-sundari believed what the Vidyadhar said. She boarded his plane and went with him. * Vidyadhar = a benevolent god with special skills and powers. 15

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SURSUNDARI 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. Uuuugo 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. TD Following the instructions of the goddess Sur-sundari spent twelve years in the palace of the Vidyadhar. # A specific Jain austerity. 16 ## EdEating once in a day, food cooked with a single ingredient even without any salt or other condiments orary.org

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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. KODE 000 The Vidyadhar taught her five special powers, ond DO She sat in lotus pose and started meditation. By invoking the power of transformation she at once turned into a handsome young man. NASA 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. UUU RUL IN Since this moment my name is Vimalyash. # 1. The power acquiring any form. 2. The power of healing. 3. The power of becoming invisible. 17 4. The power of increasing physical and mental strength at will. 5. The power of protection from Iate & Personal Use Only an adversary's divine powers and Mantras.

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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. 20729 KEIVE Ae SURSUNDARI Of course! This is a magical fan. Air blown by this fan will cure any and all disease. ? Zhen 2 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. UllA A p 040 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. 18 Vimal selected some flowers and took them in his scarf. Bak 01 Take the magical fan. Take the magical fan. Price only a hundred thousand gold coins. CoonRips

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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. 26 Oh! Father, I feel so cool as if sandal-wood paste has been applied. The irritation and burning is no more. SURSUNDARI D 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. F 19 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 Dy 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. ani 00000 WAN 26TALOS es 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. oc yuwwwwww The influence of mantra vanishes from a charged thing after one use 20 www.jalnelibrary.org

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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. 100000 002 1000 Whoever gets the princess released from the brigand will be given her hand in marriage. SURSUNDARI 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. We wwwww ww 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 For Private 3ersonal Use Only 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. ses SURSUNDARI 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? WIT He calls himself Amar Kumar. 22 For Privateersonal Use Only ALCUTTA Alright, keep an eye on him. I am coming. 146

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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. VALLILARI M QUI 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. w Sire, I was preparing to visit your court with gifts when you arrived. After this Vimalyash ordered the guards- & NOTINA Confiscate all the merchandise of this merchant and produce him before me in my palace. SUZ LE ILLU Amar Kumar started pleading, but the guards arrested him. For Prival 23 sahal Use Only

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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. LAMA CP 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. Poooo Up PROUW UUN 24 For Private Personal Use Only

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SURSUNDARI 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. 25

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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 26

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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. 27 For Private Personal Use Only

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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 28

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1 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. For Private 29ersonal Use Only

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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 yttu 30 kunnr a7 Spending a few days there Amar Kumar sailed with his two wives for Champapuri to meet his parents. Talal

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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 Fan ninininininininininininininininininininininininininininininini ni ninininininininininininininininininininininininininininini 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." Ta EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE 31 Private Personal use only Education international

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