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After so thinking, Champak began to, take interest in religion. When he became very capable in all respects, the king, gave him plenty of money. With that money he carried on business. Champak’s. luck was fovourable. His business prospered. Within a short time he collected fourteen crores of gold-mohurs. Champak was very mucb respected in the businessworld. His business-tactics was very clever and his intelligence was sharp. Therefore great businessmen also consulted him. All businessmen took pride in keeping friendship with him owing to his gentle and polished manners.
Once it was decided to celebrate the marriage of the son of one businessmen of Ujjaini in a city situated near Champaknagari. The marrige-party started from Ujjaini at the proper time. The marriageparty included Champak also along with many other businessmen. On the other side, the relatives of the bride had friend
