Book Title: Emperor Vikramaditya Diwakar Chitrakatha 050 051 052
Author(s): Jinottamsuri, Shreechand Surana
Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust Mumbai
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Vikram got ready and stood in front of the yagna-pyre. The Yogi said
O king! You
have to remain within this protective vermilion circle.
I will chant the mantras and you should follow my instructions.
King! Take this mantra-charged sword in your hand and stand in attention.
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This
appears to be the corpse.
Chhote hal
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With the sword in his hand Vikram went to the cremation ground. He saw the corpse hanging on a banyan treeJan
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The yogi continued mantra chanting. Vikram stood alert with the sword in his hand. The yogi said
King! The Mahakaal cremation ground is nearby. A corpse hangs on a banyan tree there. Go and get it. Don't utter a word otherwise the corpse will return to the tree.
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He took the corpse on his shoulder and started back. Suddenly the corpse laughed
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Ha! Ha! Ha! King! You claim to be very wise. Answer my questions. Only then you can take me where you want. If you know and don't answer, your head will burst. I tell you a story that ends in a question. Answer it.
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