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The Chandal incharge of hanging spoke :
“Oh fool ! At least now raise your head and pray to your family-god. Your end is near.”
Dharan repeating the Navkar Mantra looked up. He found it like a miracle that the Chandal fell down to his feet as a respect. Dharan was greatly surprised. He made him stand up. He gazed at him minutely. The Chandal spoke :
“Dharan, the great ! You are the helping hand to me. Did you not recognise me ? I am Maurik whom you had given ten thousand gold coins. You had helped to get me released. You had saved my life. I can't hang you. You please go away from here silently. I can not take your life.'
Dharan said : "If I run away, your life will be in danger. No, Maurik ! you do your duty.”
