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that necklace on the neck of Kanakmala. Sheth Madanpriya of previous life became Mahabal in his present life. Sheth Madanpriya had hung up his servant with head downwards on his refusal to bring fire. Consequently Mahabal had to be hung up with his head downwards and bound up by a cobra-tie.
The servant of Madanpriya became Vetal after his death. That Vetal was hidden in the dead body of dacoit Lohakshur. He had therefore cut the nose of Kanakmala; and had hung up Mahabal with head downwards and bound him with a cobratie.
The king asked:
"Why did he in the form of Vetal cut the nose of Kanakmala ?"
The muni replied:
