Agam 11 Ang 11 Vipak Sutra English Translation

Author(s): Dipratnasagar, Deepratnasagar
Publisher: Deepratnasagar

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VipakShrut-Ang-11- ShrutSkandh-1, Chapter-3
On getting this report from the police chief, king Mahabal started working on apprehending the bandit-chief by taking him into confidence through negotiations, diplomacy, and enticement. With this intent he started working on inspiring dissention among the personal companions, guards and followers as well as the friends, kinfolk, relatives, and family members of the bandit-chief by generously distributing cash, gold, gems and other valuables. He also started sending beautiful, impressive and valuable gifts suited for people of high status including kings. By sending a variety of such gifts he was able to take banditchief Abhagnasen in his confidence.
[23] Meaning- Some time later king Mahabal got a beautiful and huge Kootakarashala (a camouflaged house), with hundreds of pillars, constructed. It was very attractive and pleasing to look at. After that he announced a ten-day fete, free of any admission, fees, in that Kootakarashala specially designed for intrigues. He then called his servants and instructed-Gentlemen! Go to Shalatavi hideout and with joined palms convey this to bandit-chief Abhagnasen
"Beloved of gods! King Mahabal has announced a ten-day fete with many facilities and free of any admission fees in Purimtal City. Should we bring here for you the festive food and drinks as also flowers, dresses, garlands, ornaments and other gifts or would you be kind enough to present yourself there on this occasion?"
Commentary-Kootakarashala (a camouflaged house) is a mansion builton a hilltop. It is closed from all sides and has just a single passage for << entry and exit. It has a dome like top.
Abhayadev Suri, the commentator (Tikakaar ), has quoted an ancient verse in context of the term `utsukkam Java'. This verse details twelve special conditions related to this fete or festival. These facilities were provided to make the fete popular. It provides a perfect example of the festivity loving ancient Indian culture as well as its management system. These conditions are given here in brief for the benefit of our readers:
1.
Uchchhulk-festival where no state tax, levy or fees is charged on anything. 2. Utkar-festival where no tax or rent is charged on the land taken for shops and stalls. Also where no tax is levied on the cattle brought for sale.
Abhat pravesh-festival where state officers are not allowed to search or frisk anyone or enter any premises.
4. Adandim-kudandim-festival that is free of any punitive measures. Dand is punishment awarded exactly according to the law. Kudand is less or more than the legally specified punishment.
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Adharim-festival where no one can be pressurized or forced for old dues. Adharaniya-festival where a king provides establishment subsidy for stalls
and other such things.
Anudhrit mridang festival wheremridang, tabla and other musical instruments are carried and placed properly and played continuously.
8. Amlaan maalyadaam-festival where there is proper and elaborate arrangement and decoration of blooming flowers and garlands.
Ganika natakiya kalit-festival where prominent courtesans and theatre artists give regular performances for entertainment.
Aagam - 11 - Vipak-Shrut
Compiled by - Deepratnasagar
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