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They set out to Pindanuyukti. On the way, they met other robbers. They also started walking with them. As they walked, they reached near their village. Upon reaching the village boundary, they became fearless. At mealtime, they started cooking the meat of some cows they had killed. Meanwhile, some other travelers also arrived there. The robbers invited them to eat as well. When the beef was cooked, some robbers and travelers started eating it. Thinking that eating beef is a great sin, some travelers did not eat that food. They only served others. Meanwhile, some royal officials arrived there with swords in their hands. They caught those who were eating with the thieves and those who were serving them. The royal officials told the travelers who said that they had met on the way and were not thieves, that they were serving beef and therefore were criminals like thieves. They were all sentenced to death. 5. Pratiśravana: The Prince-Example
In the city of Gunasamruddha, King Mahabala ruled. His queen's name was Sheila. His eldest son's name was Vijitsamar. To take over the kingdom, he started thinking wrongly about his father - 'This father of mine is not attaining death even though he is old, it seems he will be long-lived. I will kill him with the help of my soldiers and sit on the throne.' He started consulting with his soldiers. Some of the soldiers said - 'Prince! We will help you.' Others said - 'It would be good if you act this way.' Some soldiers remained silent at that time. Some soldiers did not like this, so they informed the king of the whole situation. The king put the eldest prince in the fire along with the soldiers who helped, those who gave suggestions and those who remained silent. The soldiers who came and informed him about this were honored. 6. Sanvas: The Palli-Example
In the city of Basantpur, there was King Arimaardan and Queen Priyadarshana. Near Basantpur, there was a village called Bhima, where many Bhil robbers and merchants lived. These robbers always used to come out of their village and create disturbances in the city of King Arimaardan. None of the king's samants and mandaliks could subdue them. Hearing about the disturbances in the city, the king, filled with anger, went towards the village of the Bhil robbers with resources and materials. The Bhils came forward and got ready for war. Due to the strong army, the king, excited, started defeating and killing them all. Some of them died and some fled from there. The king angrily took possession of that village. The merchants living there thought that we are not thieves, so what can the king do to us? Thinking this, they
1. Ga. 68/7,8 Vr. P. 47, Pimpr13 T. P. 15. 2. Ga. 68/9 V. P. 47, Pimpr 13 T. P. 16.