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Harikesh Bal
They persuaded the princess and adorned her like a bride. The king and his family came to Tinduk jungle with a lot of dowry and gifts accompanied by band and music. The king brought bride Bhadra before the ascetic and said
O great sage ! This ignorant girl has gravely insulted you. You are great and
compassionate. Please forgive w her sin and accept her
as your wife.
Ascetic Harikesh Bal opened his eyes
O embodiment King ! What do
of austerities! you say ? Neither
Whatever this girl someone insulted
has done was out me nor am I angry of ignorance. She is at anyone.
immature. Please
accept her.
O king! I have renounced all worldly relationships. I am an ascetic under the vow of celibacy. All women in the world are like mother .or daughter to me. I have nothing to do with your
daughter.
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