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At that time two young ascetics approached merchant Dhanpal's house to seek alms.
The guards detained him
Emperor Samprati
Welcome, Gurudev.
Wait here.
Gurudev has come for alms. Don't make noise.
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Seeing the Shramans (ascetics), the gatekeeper left the gate open. With the Shramans a beggar also stealthily entered the house. The guards checked him
YOO
Hey! Where are you going? Stop at once.
W
Sir, I have
not eaten for last three days. See my sunken belly and ribs. Please give just one bread. I have gone weak due to hunger but still not dying.
The beggar looked hopefully
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Oh! How rich the food looks. Even the smell makes mouth water.
