________________ Siri Sirivalakaha of mapy merits, even though given in a ... low family, becomes happy; and (that daughter), who is devoid of merits, even though given in a noble family, becomes miserable. (94) "Therefore, oh, father ! this pride, that the world is happy or miserable on account of the favour or disfavour shown by you, does not. behove you who are conversant with the true nature of things. (95) . " Ob, father! you are at once pleased with him who is possessed of the power of merits, and you are not pleased with him who is devoid. of merits. (96) "Even fate, disposition (or nature) and Dravya etc. (i.e. Dravya, Kshetra, Kala and Bhava) which are our helpers, yield us fruits in keeping with our actions of previous birth. " (97) Then the king, who was greatly displeased said: "Oh! it is due to my favour that you: are putting on (beautiful) dress and ornaments, and how is it that you dare to) say like: this?" (98) (Then) having smiled, Mayana replied: "I am born in your house, oh, father ! on account of the merit of good deeds practised by me (in my previous birth), and honce it is that I experience (those) pleasures. (99)
