Arya Sthulabhadra Diwakar Chitrakatha 042

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

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ARYA STHULABHADRA Nararuchi returned empty handed and said to his
All the state friend
affairs are in Shakadal's For so many
hands. As long as he days I have been
does not praise me, reciting new
the king cannot give verses, the king has yet to give
a penny even if me even a single
he wants. gold coin.
1552 MWhy, what is the reason ?
Friend, I will give you an advise. You should
please Shakadal's wife Lakshmi. She is intelligent and generous too.
Next day Vararuchi went to Shakadal's house in the afternoon and telling his story to Lakshmi submitted
Vipravar !! Sister, if the
will try to help prime-minister
a Brahmin praises my poetry
scholar. before the king I will
be rid of my
poverty.
Lakshmi brought up the matter next day
Come morning Vararuchi recited his verses and the king looked at the prime-minister. Shakadal smiled
My lord, what do you loose if you just praise
a scholar?
If he is benefited by my words I will do
that.
Oh! well said !
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