Emperor Samprati Diwakar Chitrakatha 044

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

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After one hour the prince returned and brought the horse near the merchant
Here, take your horse. To ride such horse is a child's play.
Sire! I have lost the wager and I gift hundred horses to you,
One day Ashoka the great was sitting in his palace with his family. He said to Kunal
As you say, father.
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Son! Now Samprati has become a mature young man. There are numerous proposals for his marriage. Make arrangements for his marriage.
Emperor Samprati
The Emperor embraced Samprati
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Son! your brilliance, valour and bravery will certainly make you an emperor one day.
Samprati was married to many princesses. At the time of the marriage ceremony the emperor made an announcement
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Now I am old. It is time to devote my time to religious activities and worship. Therefore, I want to hand over the reigns of the empire to Samprati.
Thus along with the marriage ceremony the coronation of Samprati also took place.