________________
NEXT NIGHT In the garden at the back of the palace there is an ancient temple. There is a large courtyard in front of it The courtyard is surrounded by Ashoka, Champak and other trees. In the moonlit night three Vidyadhars# are dancing in the courtyard. The priest sees them performing.
Oh! It is an astonishing seen. Vidyadhar gods are dancing here. I should at once inform the king.
180
क
Kindly give such performance in my court and fill everyone with joy.
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Dooooo
The Vidyadhars performed before the king. The king was enchanted at the performance. He said
Jain Education International
O King! We dance only in solitude, not in public.
# A type of gods that are accomplished artists. 49
The priest brought King Shalivahan. The Vidyadhars flew into the sky when they saw the king. Shalivahan called
O Vidyadhar gods! Please
stop. Why did you fly away. Please show your enchanting dance otherwise I will kill myself.
отает?
The Vidyadhars came down at the king's call.
Why...?
Why not?
For Private & Personal Use Only
M
O king! I hate all women. Hatred erupts in me the moment I see a
woman. And in
your court everyone will be present.
www
