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“O King! I do not desire anything much, but I have a wish to build a temple in my home for which I seek your permission and blessings.”
“O Merchant! This is a religious activity. Why would you need my consent for it?”
“O great King! There would also be devotional songs being sung and music being played in the temple. Some may like it, the others may resent it. If someone complains later on, then there may be problems for the temple. It is best to seek your permission beforehand so that one doesn't have to worry later on.”
"You can build the temple and offer your worship. I am suitably inclined towards it.”
“I am obligated to you. O King!”
The temple was built. The deity was installed ceremoniously. Devotion was offered to the deity every day. The merchant called for the drummers and ordered them to beat the drums the entire day. Every day, one could only hear the loud sounds of drums being beaten all through the day. The musicians were greatly disturbed. They could not practise as was their daily routine. They complained to the King. The King said, “I have permitted the merchant to build a temple so I cannot deny him the right to play music.” He then ordered the Chief Minister to change the residence of the musicians. The merchant was relieved.
Today, the times are very unfavourable. It seems as if the order has been reversed. People want to adopt a hi-fi lifestyle but to lead such a life, a man's income is insufficient. In this rat-race to earn more money, even
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