________________ Translation .." A meritorious deed, done in provious life, alone becomes a cause of happiness to the souls; and a bad deed (done in previous life) certain-- ly becomes a cause of misery. (100) "The pleasant or unpleasant effect of karma which has arisen, cannot any bow be removed even by gods, demons, kings or per sons possessed of great intellect." (101) Then, the king who was enraged (said:) "Oh, oh! this girl is devoid of meritis and -cleverness, because she does not regard any good done (to her) by me." (102) (Then) the people of the assembly said : "Oh, lord! what can this simpleton know? You yourself, if pleased, are a esire-yielding tree, and if displeased, the god of death." (103) - (Then) Mayana said: " Fie upon all these who are covetous of a paltry sum of money, and who (therefore) speak only honey-mouthod words even though they know. them to befalse. (104) ..." If, father ! your servants are happy on account of your favour, (then) how is it that some of them, though rendering the same kind of service, are miserable ? (105) " Therefore, oh, father ! let whomever you tre, and elf if pleased, this simpleton
