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Avadhoot's eyes sparkled with amusement. Matribhatt also laughed. The two silently recognized each other.
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On their way they came across a hill. Matribhatt said
Friend! Look here, this is Rohan hill. There is a fissure here.
If some one utters 'Oh! God!' three times and throws a stone in it, the king of hills throws back a gem.
BULVAD
When the Avadhoot resumed his journey, Matribhatt also went along. After exchange of views they both became fast friends. When the Avadhoot revealed his true identity, Matribhatt embraced him
He added
We are in dire need of money. Pick this stone
up and throw in.
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Friend! Your auspicious signs inform that one day you will grace the throne of Avanti.
Friend! To seek charity is a beggars job. I cannot do such a shameful act.
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