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VUK
Harikesh Bal The king and queen joined their palms and At last the yaksh softened. He said humbly said
Alright, you will No. Her wrong
have to marry her O Divine one! doing is unpardonable.
to the ascetic she Please forgive her. That is why I turned
insulted. Then only She is an innocent girl. her mad.
she can be saved. Please punish us for her mistake.
I am prepared to do anything. I only want to save the life of my daughter. If she dies,
I will also die.
Shedding tears the king and queen sought the yaksh's pardon.
The yaksh said
Alright, now get her ready as a bride and gift her to
the ascetic.
The yaksh disappeared. The princess opened her eyes
BUS Where am
Daughter ! You committed a I ? What grave mistake by insulting a great happened to sage. You will have to atone that me. Why you otherwise the yaksh will kill you.
all stand around ?
MUZEU
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