Bondage and Freedom

Author(s): Chitrabhanu
Publisher: Divine Knowledge Society

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his way to Koshaldesh, the kingdom of Koshalraj. Naturally the latter asked him the purpose of his journey. The poor man told him that he came from a distant kingdom and that he had to make a request to Koshalraj. Evidently he was not aware of the misfortune that had befallen the good king. "And what could you be asking of the King?" he asked. “I am a very poor man, said the other. "I am in debt. I am badly in need of money to get my daughter married. I have heard from travellers that Koshalraj is so kind and generous that he readily helps those who deserve his help. I need a hundred pieces of gold. I am confident that he will help me.”
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When Koshalraj heard this, he felt very sorry for the man. How heart-breaking it would be for him to be told after his long and toilsome journey that his labour was in vain, for Koshalraj was no longer in a position to help him in his distress!
Suddenly a thought flashed through his mind. He could still save this poor man, his guest would not go unrewarded. He could get the price on his head from Kåshiraj. He volunteered to take the man to Kashiraj and promised to get him a thousand pieces of gold. The poor man's joy knew no bounds. He thanked his saviour and prayed to God to bless him.
Koshalraj went to his wife and told her of his decision. She was overwhelmed with emotion; grief
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