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The queens entreated egain : The heart of Mahabal was filled with pity at the weeping of the queens. He said:
"Now there is only one remedy left. There is a park outside the city. A gracious saint has come in that park. The king should go on foot to that saint. He should walk through the city. He should repent before the saint for all his sinful deeds with a fully sincere heart. If he would do like this, he will be restored to his original form."
The king was helpless. He started going on foot thiough. the city. A large number of people had gathered all along the way in streets and squares to see the king.
All people were at first struch with wonder on seeing the deformed and strange appearance of the king. Afterwards they came to know the reason. After knowing the reason the whole city began to criticise શ્રેણી ૪ કુ. ૧૧
