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Chapter 2: Collection of Examples
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He was present, the root of that was gone somehow, so he said, "Don't be afraid," the other also heard that word, it was said by the king, taking its meaning, he became firm, giving the descent, he took Chandrapradhyota, he brought him home and said, "What is to be done now?" He said, "Do what is appropriate for those who have come to your house?" Then, considering that those who are subdued are compassionate, he gave him Angaravati. He wandered with her in the city, seeing the small amount of goods, he asked her, "How was I taken?" She said, "By the power of destiny," he said, "How?" Then she told him the story of the Muni. Once, she showed him the Varattaka Muni, then he said to him in front of the people, "A destiny-based tortoise! Greetings to you." Then, when he was asked, "Where did I use destiny?" The Muni said, "From birth, in my own offenses! It is known, child! Don't be afraid of death." Then, he felt remorse, gave advice, and went back. 47. The example of the minister Shakatala is mentioned in the Sriparishishtaparva, which is about self-praise meditation.
Kalpaka, born again with many sons, a treasure of wisdom. For a long time, he followed the business of Nanda's seal. 1. In Nanda's lineage, in time, seven Nanda kings were born. Their ministers were the great ones of the Kalpaka lineage. 2. Then, the king of the three-part earth, like a husband to prosperity. Nanda, the ninth king, was born, who had uprooted the roots of his enemies. 3. Vishankata, a dwelling for prosperity, Asankata, a chariot for wisdom. Shakatala, of the Kalpaka lineage, became his minister. 4. He had a Lakshmi named Lakshmiwati, beautiful like Lakshmi herself. She was a virtuous woman, adorned with good character. 5. Their eldest son was adorned with humility. He was wise, strong, and handsome like the moon. 6. Their younger son was devoted to devotion, Sriyaka, Nanda's son. He was gentle, like the heart of Nanda, and had sandalwood on his head. 7. There was a prostitute named Kosha, beautiful in form and prosperity. She was a medicine for life, who had subdued the minds of the world. 8. Enjoying various pleasures, day and night. Sthulabhadra lived in her house for twelve years, with his mind on her. 9. Sriyaka was a protector of his body, a source of great confidence. He was like a second heart to Nanda, the king of the earth. 10. There was a wise man named Vararuchi, a leader of the best Brahmanas. He was the jewel of poets, debaters, and grammarians. 11. He was engaged in writing new verses every day, a hundred and eight in number, in the presence of the king, a wise man. 12. The minister never praised him as a false seer. Even though he was praised, the king did not give him any satisfaction. 13. Knowing the reason for not getting a gift, Vararuchi. He began to worship the wife of his minister. 14. Pleased with her, she asked him what he wanted, he said this. "Let your husband praise my poetry in front of the king." 15. She told her husband about it, he said, "How can I praise the words of a false seer?" 16.
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