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In the Mahapurana, the Uttara Purana, after giving them various gifts, I have come to you. Give this jeweled ring to the girl. || 148 ||
Having said this, he himself, along with the virtuous teacher, bowed to the son of the protector, having seen his own friend. || 149 ||
Having narrated the whole story from the beginning, he went with him. He saw the king with great affection, with precious jewels. || 150 ||
"Oh Nagadatta, where have you come from? Where did you go?" The king, pleased, asked. || 151 ||
He narrated everything from the beginning, including his request for a share and his journey. Hearing this, the king was enraged and prepared to punish the Seth, but Nagadatta, pleading with him, said that it was not right. || 152 ||
Giving him the position of Seth, along with a lot of wealth, he also gave him the girl Padmalata in marriage according to the rituals. Then, in his court, the king clearly said: || 153 ||
"See the greatness of punya! This Nagadatta, having escaped from many obstacles like Rakshasas, and having subdued the best jewels, has come here happily." || 154 ||
"Water becomes nectar by punya, poison also becomes nectar by punya, enemies become friends by punya, all kinds of fears are pacified by punya, the poor become rich by punya, and heaven is also attained by punya. Therefore, those who desire wealth without any obstacles should perform all actions according to the Dharma Shastra spoken by Shri Jinendradev and bind punya!" || 155 ||
All the people in the court accepted this advice of the king in their hearts. || 156 ||
Then, the Seth, filled with remorse, bowed down with his sons and wife, saying, "Oh Kumar, forgive me!" But Nagadatta did not let him do so. He lifted him up and comforted him with kind words. Then, the wise man performed the worship of Jinendra Bhagavan, as he had promised earlier. || 157 ||
Thus, all of them accepted the excellent Dharma of the Shravakas. Their hearts were filled with mutual friendship, through giving, worship, and other actions. || 158 ||