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No one recognized the two ascetics standing in front of the house. Right in front of them Sethani Bhadra rode the chariot and left.
The ascetics started back. When coming out of the city gate they met an aged milkmaid. She carried a pitcher of curd on her head. When she saw the ascetics she was filled with motherly love. Exhilarated for no apparent reason she thoughtWho are these ascetics? Why am I filled with
affection?
They also did not get any alms.
Suddenly she thought
She paid homage and said
Let me give this curd as alms to these ascetics?
Ascetics ! Would you accept alms from me ?
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