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with us. So oh, dear one, stay here and enjoy life. everything at our disposal in our house".
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Kurangi said: "I shall obey your command but return soon. It is very difficult for me to pass a day without you in this house; you know our neighbours are very mischievous".
Subhata left for the battle field having joined the army. Kurangi was alone and she decided to fulfil her long standing desire.
There was a handsome and well-dressed goldsmith in the village. His name was Chango. She craved for him and called him for cleansing the ornaments. After some sideway talks she said to him: "We are alike in all respects and pleasure-seeking. If you agree, we would enjoy sensual pleasures. If you do not agree, I shall commit suicide and you will reap the reward of the sin".
Chango was a great scoundrel. He took wine and gambled. He visited brothels and prostitutes and risked to trap beautiful maidens falling to his sight. Here he received invitation on the contrary. He said posing prudence, "Adultery is very risky, but as you talk of suicide I agree with you". Both freely indulged in amorous dalliance and squandered money without restraint.
Days glided on. After four months Subhata sent a message that he was about to arrive in four days; so Chango robbed Kurangi of all the rest of the valuables and reduced her to pitiable plight. What did she gain in debauchery? She lost her character, she committed a breach of her husband's faith and she lost her assets too. Debauchery is a great sin leading the sinner to hell undoubtedly.
Subhata approaching nearer conveyed one more message that on the next day at twelve O'clock he would come and she should keep his lunch ready. On receiving this message, Kurangi was much agitated as she had nothing left with her to prepare sumptuous dishes. At last, applying her sense, she approached Surangi. Surangi was non-plussed to see her suddenly at her place for the first time.
Kurangi said: "Dear sister, I have good news for you". Kurangi said: "Our husband arrives home to-morrow at noon after a lapse of one year".
