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Bhagwan Mahavir 1
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good fortune, glory, and generosity of Bhadra. He felt proud to think that after all, with in his empire there was a family which was so prosperous and happy. The cause of his joy. was that he felt that a kingdom which had such righteous, wealthy and virtuous subjects in it, needed not to have anything more. He remained silent for some time. Chelana, however, could not brake this attitude of her husband. She at once made a taunting remark and said, "Do you see, you could not buy even one jewelled blanket. But Bhadra bought them all. From the words of the officials it can be easily concluded that even Bhadra can buy your whole empire to day, if she likes, to say nothing of others. My Lord, excuse me, I find a vast difference between Bhadra's glory and yours."
Shrenika only smiled to hear these words of Chelana. He wanted to see Shali-Bhadra; and therefore he sent the same official to bring Shali-Bhadra with him. But instead of Shali-Bhadra, his mother came to see the emperor. She paid her due respects to the Emperor and said, “My Lord it is your generosity and greatness that you often remember your subjects. You remembered my son, Shali Bhadra, to day, for which I offer my heartiest thanks to you. My Lord, I am sorry to say that my son never comes out from his house; that is why I have come to you instead of him. Please tell me what I can do for you. I with my family am always ready to obey your orders. At the same time, all the members of our family will be highly thankful to you, if you kindly follow me to my house.” The Emperor, then, agreed to go to her house without feeling any insult on his part.
As soon as the king said 'Yes', Bhadra got up, paid her
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