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A brief life-sketch of Jambu-Svami
the thief. He seated him by himself and talked to him on human nature for a long time. When Prabhava felt bored he said, “ Kumara ! You do not know what the pleasures of human life are; that is why you are talking on human nature. You have not got the experience of this world as yet. Only he know the value of humanity who has enjoyed the pleasures of this world even for once. Such authorities declare that earth, the beauty of the city lies in buildings, and the buildings depend upon women for their beauty and charm. If the women be chaste, the substantiality of the world is still more clearly proved. Those human beings are very fortunate who can enjoy the substantial things of this world. The farther a man is from the substantial things of this world the more unfortunate he is considered to be; and he, who is quite devoid of these, is as good in life as in death. Kumara ! to you are given this body etc. so, that you might perform your duties as a layman. It would be cowardice, if you accept consecrotion for fear of doing your duties proprly. Your face shows the marks of bravery; what is the fault of speech that you are throwing it into the arms of cowardice pa
The eight brides were greatly pleased to hear Prabhava rebuke their husband. They said to one another, "We are very fortunate now. Our tongues were almost tied by our husband but now he is confronted with Prabhava, the noterious thief. He seems to be a good pleader. Every one of will have some influence upon our husband, and it is quite proba. ble that he would be defeated by this thief. We should not lose all hopes then.”
But the Destiny would have it otherwise. She wanted
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