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The attractive gems filled the merchant with greedIf I sell these two gems I will become a millionaire. What will Narain do. It is his word against mine.
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He sold two of the gems in 20 million gold coins. Soon he had a five storied house. A silver chariot now stood in his courtyard. People looked in astonishment.
How merchant Balbhadra has acquired so much wealth suddenly?
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His mansion is now the tallest building
in Champa city.
His heart once palpitated when he touched the gems
As a part of the second anuvrat, I had taken a vow not to violate trust. What of the vow?
But greed overpowered reason.
Five years later Narain returned. He had spent all he had during his tour and was in shreds. He came straight to Balbhadra's house. The merchant pretended not to recognize Narain
Who are you? Why have you come here? Have you no manners to have entered without permission. A tresspasser. Who do you think you are?
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Sethji, don't you recognize me, I am
Narain. Please return my jewel box.
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