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## VipakShrut-Ang-11- ShrutSkandh-1, Chapter-3
Upon receiving this report from the police chief, King Mahabal began working on apprehending the bandit-chief by gaining his trust through negotiations, diplomacy, and enticement. With this intention, he started working on inspiring dissension among the bandit-chief's personal companions, guards, and followers, as well as his friends, kinfolk, relatives, and family members by generously distributing cash, gold, gems, and other valuables. He also began sending beautiful, impressive, and valuable gifts suitable for people of high status, including kings. By sending a variety of such gifts, he was able to gain the bandit-chief Abhagnasen's trust.
[23] Meaning - Some time later, King Mahabal had a beautiful and huge Kootakarashala (a camouflaged house) constructed, with hundreds of pillars. It was very attractive and pleasing to look at. After that, he announced a ten-day fete, free of any admission fees, in that Kootakarashala, specially designed for intrigues. He then called his servants and instructed, "Gentlemen! Go to Shalatavi hideout and with joined palms convey this to bandit-chief Abhagnasen: 'Beloved of gods! King Mahabal has announced a ten-day fete with many facilities and free of any admission fees in Purimtal City. Should we bring here for you the festive food and drinks, as well as flowers, dresses, garlands, ornaments, and other gifts, or would you be kind enough to present yourself there on this occasion?'"
Commentary - Kootakarashala (a camouflaged house) is a mansion built on a hilltop. It is closed from all sides and has just a single passage for entry and exit. It has a dome-like top.
Abhayadev Suri, the commentator (Tikakaar), has quoted an ancient verse in the context of the term `utsukkam Java'. This verse details twelve special conditions related to this fete or festival. These facilities were provided to make the fete popular. It provides a perfect example of the festivity-loving ancient Indian culture, as well as its management system. These conditions are given here in brief for the benefit of our readers:
1. Uchchhulk - festival where no state tax, levy, or fees are charged on anything.
2. Utkar - festival where no tax or rent is charged on the land taken for shops and stalls. Also, where no tax is levied on the cattle brought for sale.
3. Abhat pravesh - festival where state officers are not allowed to search or frisk anyone or enter any premises.
4. Adandim-kudandim - festival that is free of any punitive measures. Dand is punishment awarded exactly according to the law. Kudand is less or more than the legally specified punishment.
5. Adharim - festival where no one can be pressurized or forced for old dues.
6. Adharaniya - festival where a king provides establishment subsidy for stalls and other such things.
7. Anudhrit mridang - festival where mridang, tabla, and other musical instruments are carried and placed properly and played continuously.
8. Amlaan maalyadaam - festival where there is proper and elaborate arrangement and decoration of blooming flowers and garlands.
9. Ganika natakiya kalit - festival where prominent courtesans and theatre artists give regular performances for entertainment.
Aagam - 11 - Vipak-Shrut
Compiled by - Deepratnasagar
[27]| SR No. | 006821 |
| Book Title | Agam 11 Ang 11 Vipak Sutra English Translation |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Dipratnasagar, Deepratnasagar |
| Publisher | Deepratnasagar |
| Publication Year | 2013 |
| Total Pages | 71 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English & agam_vipakshrut |
| File Size | 10 MB |