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Chapter:-2 Collection of Examples
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This having been heard, the king was very happy in that city. A man with a shining face was given the city's wealth on that day. ||136||
Thinking how he would enjoy himself in the city, he took a sword in the king's palace and killed the king's guards. ||137||
When he went out from there, he was caught by the guards. ||138||
He was bound and taken to the king's court. ||138||
"He is a thief," the king's ministers said, "he has killed the king's guards." ||139||
"What will happen now?" the prince thought. ||140||
He was very sad and worried about the city's people. ||140||
The king died without a son, and the ministers, the nobles, and the people of the city were very sad. ||141||
They went to the Jain temple and worshipped the five divine beings. ||141||
The king's soul went to hell because of his past bad deeds. ||142||
He was born in a city with three-storied temples and beautiful palaces. ||142||
The people of the city saw him outside the city, riding on an elephant, his whole body covered in red sandalwood paste. ||143||
He had a garland of flowers around his neck, and he was wearing a crown. ||144||
He was surrounded by a group of thieves, who were playing drums and cymbals. ||144||
The king's guards caught the thief and tied him up. ||145||
The king's minister, Harisvara, was very happy. ||145||
He took a pot of water and sprinkled it on the ground. ||146||
He held a white umbrella over the king's head. ||146||
A loud sound of victory was heard, and the people of the city were very happy. ||147||
The king was seated on a throne, surrounded by his ministers and nobles. ||148||
The ministers and nobles said, "This is the new king, Vikramaraja, the great king." ||149||
"Whoever does not obey my orders will not be forgiven." ||150||
The king's ministers were very happy. ||150||
The king was very happy to have become king. ||151||
He was very powerful and ruled the kingdom well. ||151||
The king thought, "I have become king with the help of thousands of soldiers. I will enjoy this kingdom." ||152||
But
"What is the use of this beautiful kingdom, which is ruled by Devadatta?" ||153||
"What is the use of this kingdom, which is full of love and happiness?" ||153||
The king sent a letter to the king of Ujjain. ||154||
He wrote, "I have heard that Devadatta is a very good king." ||154||
"If you agree, I will send my son to him to learn from him." ||155||
The king of Ujjain read the letter and said, "Is this letter written by a wise man?" ||156||
"What is special about this kingdom? Why should I send my son to him?" ||157||
The king of Ujjain said, "I will send my son to him. I will do what you ask." ||158||
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