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King Arvind was very angry. He called Kamath and scolded him—“You mean rascal ! I did not punish you on complaints from people. Now you have crossed all limits of meanness."
He than called the magistrate and ordered—“He cannot be given death punishment as he is a Brahmin. Paint his face black and exile him from the city.”
“This mean rascal had illicit relations with his younger brother's wife. Therefore he is being exiled from this city."
People spat on him—“Curse this sinner!"
Kamath was filled with remorse at his wretched condition. At the same time he was also filled with anger for Marubhuti—'That rascal complained to the king and got me punished. I will certainly take revenge for this.'
He thought grimly—I cannot show my face anywhere. I will spend rest of my life mortifying my body.”Wandering in jungle he got initiated as a hermit.'
Marubhuti also became sad at the pitiable condition and infamy of his elder brother. He repented at his own action—It was improper to complain to the king against my own brother. Due to me my brother had to go to jungle.
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