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Dhandev got wisdom by seeing this strange workings of the Karmas. He had. no love for worldly life now. He took Diksha from Muni Yashodharsuri. He started difficult penance. Wandering alone Muni Dhandev once came to Kaushmbi city.
Kaushambi city was ruled properly. The king was popular and just. All kinds of people were staying there. The farmer, the labourer, the artist, the traders and merchants all-were working in their own occupation with pride. The businessman named Samudradatta settled there. Samudradatta mixed with the people of his class in few years. He had established his reputation in the members of his trade. He had influence even in the royal court.
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It was the Eighth day. The wife of Samudrtta had taken a vow.
