Ajatshatru Kunik Diwakar Chitrakatha 026

Author(s): Tarunmuni, Shreechand Surana
Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust Mumbai

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Padmavati burned with envy when she saw all this. She approached Kunik
My lord! That divine necklace and the elephant are the property of the state and so you are the rightful owner. I want those.
AJATSHATRU KUNIK
Kunik said
Kunik tried in vain to dissuade Padmavati, but she remained adamant and retired to her chamber of solitude. At last, Kunik reluctantly called Halla and Vihalla and said
Brother, the divine necklace and the elephant are the property of the state. Please give them to me and in exchange you may seek anything from me.
Brother! These things were gifted to us by our father and
so we are the rightful owners. It is not proper for you to call them back
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Queen! Father had given these things to Halla and Vihalla. Therefore we have no right over them. They are the true owners.
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My lord! You used to say-the pleasures of the world are for braves to enjoy.' and today you say I have no right over these.' Have you lost all your overpowering bravery?
Kunik became angry
T
I take what I desire. Think well. You will come
to harm if you take a
wrong decision.
All right, brother.
We will think it over and let you know tomorrow.
Halla and Vihalla calmly replied.