Book Title: Emperor Vikramaditya Diwakar Chitrakatha 050 051 052
Author(s): Jinottamsuri, Shreechand Surana
Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust Mumbai
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ACHARYA SIDDHASEN AND KING VIKRAMADITYA Under the rule of King Vikramaditya the people of Ujjayini were happy and affluent. In that city lived Kumud Chandra, a Brahmin scholar of Katyayan clan. He was the son of the state priest Devarshi. Mahapundit [great scholar] Kumud Chandra was an alround scholar and expert of astrology and augury.
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
On day Mahapundit Kumud Chandra was walking on the street. People approached and paid him their respect. Kumud Chandra uttered with pride
Revered
one! It doesn't behove you to have such ego. Stars shine only as long as sun doesn't rise.
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What of Ujjayini ? Even outside Ujjayini, is there anyone who can debate with me on scriptures?
An elderly pundit stepped ahead and said
I have vowed that if some scholar defeats me ! will become his disciple.
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No. revered one! Your flag of victory furls over the whole earth.
The old pundit said
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