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## Sixth Chapter
**113** The श्रेणिक asked the गणनायक, "Why did Tadditkesha take such a difficult vow?"
**226** The गणनायक replied, "Once, Tadditkesha went to play in the beautiful forest called Pramda, which had many places for recreation."
**227** "He would play in the lovely lakes filled with clear water, adorned with lotuses and blue lotuses, where large waves rose and boats moved gracefully."
**228** "He would swing on the magnificent swings, with comfortable seats, tied to tall trees, that soared high."
**229** "He would climb the golden mountains, with steps leading to their peaks, adorned with jewels, and surrounded by groves of trees."
**230** "He would play among the groves of trees, beautiful with fruits and flowers, adorned with swaying leaves, and embraced by vines."
**231** "He would play among women whose graceful movements and playful gestures could even disturb the minds of the munis. Their hands, like blooming buds, were busy plucking flowers. Their bodies, bearing heavy hips, were marked with drops of sweat. Their large pearl necklaces bounced with the movement of their breasts, adding to their beauty. Their waists, adorned with delicate lines, sometimes disappeared and sometimes reappeared. Their minds were distracted, trying to shoo away the intoxicated bees attracted by their breath. They held their loose garments with their hands, and their eyes darted about."
**232-235** "Thus, the king of the Rakshasas, Tadditkesha, was enjoying himself among many women."
**236** "Then, while Tadditkesha's queen, Shrichandra, was engrossed in play, a monkey came and tore her breasts with his sharp claws."
**237** "The monkey, naturally disrespectful, was filled with extreme remorse and his eyes were distorted with anger."
**238** "Tadditkesha, seeing his beloved bleeding, comforted her and then, drawing his bow, killed the monkey."
**225** Upon hearing this news, the महाओदधि, a seeker of the ultimate truth, took the muni-diksha.