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188 They did not return for a long time. As a result of their separation, Vegmati died. After her death she became this crocodile in the sea.
When Malaya fell on this crocodile, remembered its previous life. Its affectionate sentiments were thereupon awakened. Therefore it carried Malaya safely to the shore."
The eagerness of the king increased. Malaya and Mahabal also became eager to know about their previous lives. The king asked the muni :
“Prabhu ! Please do one more favour. Tell us the story of the previous lives of Mahabal and Malaya."
Munishri Chandrayasha started saying as under : “One Sheth Madanpriya lived in a city named Prastishthanpur in Bherat region. He had three wives named Rudra, Bhadra and Priyadarshana. Rudra and
