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Harikesh Bal Looking at the terrible condition of his men, Rudradev got nervous. Along with Bhadra he approached the ascetic. Joining his palms he said
O great sage! We have insulted you out of ignorance. Please forgive us
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Bhadra and Rudradev fell at the feet of the ascetic and prayed again and again. Muni Harikesh Bal responded
O great sage! Gentleman
Your little anger has have no aversion
put these people into
this miserable condior anger for you.
tion. Please forgive Relax and have
them, lord ! no fear.
The ascetic raised his hand and said
Lady! All this is not my doing. It has been done by my devotee,
the yaksh of Tinduk tree.
O great man! We all are ignorant fools. Please have mercy on us. We seek refuge
at your pious feet.
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