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66 “We have stayed here for many days. Now please permit us to return. We have many urgent busiаess there.'
The king said : ‘Meeting and parting are inevitable in life. I can't detain you, even if I wish so.'
The king wrote a letter addressed to king Surpal and gave it to him. Many gifts were also given.
After completing their travels, both the prince and the minister reached pathan pur.
Mahabal gave the necklace Lakshmipunj to her mother Padmavati and said :
'Mother ! This divine neclace has been presented to me by the king Veerdhaval. He loved this more than his life. Please preserve it Carefully.'
Queen Padmavati was very much pleased to have such a necklace. She put it on gladly.
