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Emperor Samprati After this the emperor said —
The Emperor again bowed and asked —
O king! The fruits of pure Gurudev! The best fruit of religion 1
Samayik Charitra are What are is liberation and the
unlimited. But you just the fruits of normal fruits are attain
Bhagavan! touched the Samayik religion ? ing wealth, grandeur, etc.
What is the fruit Charitra without resolution
of Samayik and as its fruit you got Charitra ?
this large wealth of an
empire.
E
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Gurudev! I got all this wealth through your blessings only. Therefore I submit my empire to you.
Emperor! We detached ascetics possess nothing, not even a needle. How can I accept the grandeur of an
empire?
Gurudev! Please
show me the religious path. Only
yesterday my mother told me that you will show me
this path.
Emperor! Just now you should join this procession and worship Jivanta Swami. I will answer to your queries at the proper time.
CHICO
The Emperor joined the common people barefoot in the procession.
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