Emperor Samprati Diwakar Chitrakatha 044

Author(s): Jinottamsuri, Shreechand Surana
Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust Mumbai

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People ask him — What is your name?
Emperor Samprati I am Suradas, the blind taanpura-walah.
Where do you come from? Who else is with you?
Lord's creation is my home
and this taanpura is my family.
To
R ASYS
Answering questions and singing he would proceed further. On whichever crossing he stood and sang he attracted large crowds.
One day Emperor Ashoka said in his assembly --||
Sire! A blind singer has come to the
city recently. Whole city madly admires Working since morning
his singing. If you listen to his songs I am dead tired. Arrange
you will feel refreshed. for some music and
dance.
The Emperor ordered
Call him. I will listen to only his music
today.
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