Emperor Samprati Diwakar Chitrakatha 044

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

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Then he addressed Kunal
Son how can I atone
for my misdeed?
Emperor Samprati. Father I have
The prime minister inter
vened — sought Kagini from
Sire! The prince has you. That is enough
sought everything in the for me.
name of Kagini which, in context of princes, also
means kingdom
But son, what will you
do with a kingdom? For whom do you want my
empire ?
Son! What an insignificant thing you have sought.
Just a Kagini ?
Father! You have been blessed with
a grandson.
What? Is it true ?
The emperor at once sent ministers to fetch them. They were brought to Patliputra with due honour. With elaborate celebrations the emperor announced
Just now I got the news, therefore, name the child as Samprati. I make him the crown prince, the
future ruler of
Patliputra.
YANAYA
TOT
The Emperor was filled with joy on hearing the news about Kunal's son. He askedWhere are my daughterin-law and grandson?
They are in the
village you gave me and
are fine.
HAVA
The celebrations went on for a week.
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