Book Title: Awakening of Karkandu Diwakar Chitrakatha 023
Author(s): Pankajmuni, Shreechand Surana
Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust Mumbai
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Soon the king invited famous architects and artists from distant lands and selected a spot
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The architects agreed and commenced the work.
When the king placed the crown on his head there appeared the reflection of his face in the closely set gems. His minister exclaimed
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What a beautiful site. On one side there is a lush green mountain, on another is a river, and on the third is a jungle with various animals.
Great, Sire! It is a divine crown. Your face is clearly reflected in the gems studded in this crown. It seems that you, have two faces, not just one, Sire!
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With passage of time the king got known as Dvimukh (two faced).
While digging, the workers found a glittering golden crown in some ancient remains. The architect ran to the king with it and the king looked agape at the crown.
Oh! How wonderful is this crown. How large are these gems studded in it.....
Once Chandpradyot, the king of Avanti heard about the divine crown from some caravaneer. He was filled with a desire to possess it
I am the greatest king in India the Bharat Khand. Such crown should be with me.
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