Ajatshatru Kunik Diwakar Chitrakatha 026

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

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AJATSHATRU KUNIK
The innocent masses believed the crafty augur and started demolishing the Stupa. Following the plan, Kunik's army started retreating. The people commented
See, what a miracle! As soon as the demolition was commenced
The demolition work was continued with greater fervor and soon the Stupa was no more.
Getting the message from the augur, Kunik re-launched his attack. The ramparts were broken and the victorious army destroyed Vaishali mercilessly.
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the enemy started retreating.
Break it. Break it fast.
In no time beautiful Vaishali was in ruins. Kunik ordered to till the ground with donkey-ploughs. Intoxicated with bloated ego Kunik said
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Today my vow has been fulfilled. Vaishali has been destroyed.
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And he returned to Champa.
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