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The Eighty-fourth Chapter
Thus spoken to, the king of the world, though trembling, did not fall. He was firmly bound by the chains of his sons, the path of liberation closed. 14
"His samsara is not too short," he thought, filled with sorrow. "What wise man does not grieve when his efforts are fruitless?" 95
"He has been subdued by the paltry wealth of his kingdom, and has forgotten the true wealth of Achyuta. This is the ignorance of the lustful." 96
"I believe he considers the gain of sons to be the greatest gain, above all other gains, even heaven and liberation. He is deeply attached to them." 97
One day, his sons, proud and arrogant like lion cubs, approached the king in the assembly and said, "If the youth of Kshatriya sons, endowed with valor and courage, does not fulfill their father's desire in a difficult task, then what is the use of such youth? What is the benefit of such a birth or such a life? Birth and life are common to all beings. Therefore, O King, give us a task that will fill us with courage and remove the lowliness that arises from merely being fed." 98-101
Hearing this, the king rejoiced and said, "My sons, everything has been accomplished by the wheel. What is there between the Himalayas and the ocean that I have not achieved? This is my task for you: together, enjoy my vast kingdom as you see fit." 102-103
Thus, the king dissuaded them, and they remained silent. This is right, for sons born of a pure lineage are obedient to their father. 104
One day, filled with self-purification, they went to the king again and said, "If you do not give us a task, we will not eat." 105
Hearing this, the king was troubled. He pondered, "What task should I give them?" Suddenly, he remembered...