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The seventy-sixth chapter. By nature, your son is dull, do not be envious of Narada. To make this clear, Narada, in the presence of your son, [295] tell me, in what forest, while wandering, did you encounter the mountain's mischief? [296] He said, with great wonder, and with humility, "I was going to the forest, with the mountain, engaged in pleasant conversation. There, I saw peacocks, having drunk water, returning from the river. [297] One peacock, fearing the weight of his moon-like feathers, soaked in water, turned back, placing his feet behind him. [298] Many peacocks had gone, and the rest, drenched in water, were scolding them. Seeing this, I guessed, and said to the mountain, 'One is a male, and the rest are females.' [299] Then, from the middle of the forest, I came near a city. [300] There, I saw an elephant, while walking, her hind legs were wet with her own urine. From this, I knew that it was a female elephant. The trees and vines on her right side were broken. From this, I knew that she was blind in her left eye. A woman, tired from the journey, had gotten off her back, and was sleeping on the bank, desiring cool shade. Seeing the marks made by her belly, I knew that she was pregnant. One end of her sari was caught in a bush. From this, I knew that she was wearing a white sari. Where the elephant had stopped, a white flag was flying on the roof of the house. From this, I guessed that she had a son. In this way, I guessed all the things I said above." [301-304] Hearing all this, the best Brahmin, in the presence of the Brahmin woman, revealed that he had no fault, and that he had given the same advice to both. [305] At that time, the mountain's mother was also very happy to hear all this. Then, the Brahmin, desiring to convince the mountain's mother of the words of the sages, [306] sat alone with his son, the mountain, and his student, Narada, to test their character. He made two goats out of dough, and gave them to the mountain and Narada, saying, "Take them to a place where no one can see, and worship them with sandalwood, garlands, and other auspicious things. Then, cut off their ears, and bring them back here today." [307] Then, the wicked mountain thought, "There is no one in this forest," and went to his father. [308]