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Call him. He will come for your protection."
Suvarnabahu uttered from his hiding place-"As long as Suvarnabahu, the son of Vajrabahu, rules this land who can cause disturbance. Who dare do that?"
The two girls were surprised-"It is a male voice. Who hides there?" They looked around nervously and held each other.
Suvarnabahu came out of his hiding-" Lady! Don't be afraid. Tell me who disturbs you in this peaceful hermitage? I will at once destroy that rascal."
Frightened Padma pointed at the hovering bumblebee "This."
Suvarnabahu laughed "Lady! This poor thing has been drawn by your fragrance. Why are you afraid. See it flew away after seeing me."
For some time the two friends were dumbstruck at the radiant presence of Suvarnabahu. Nanda gathered her courage and asked "You appear to be some great person. Are you a god or a Vidyadhar? Who are you?"
The king laughed and said "Don't be afraid. I am neither a god nor a Vidyadhar. I am the envoy of king Suvarnabahu. By the king's order I have come here to protect the sages in this hermitage."
BHAGAVAN PARSHVA NAATH
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