Harikesh Bal Diwakar Chitrakatha 049

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

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Harikesh Bal After these insulting words, the moment she After some time the princess opened her eyes. turned the puja-plate in her hands fell down. She
She turned insane and gave a foolish grin. She fainted and fell on the ground. The maids cried
pounded her head with her palms, disheveled her hair, gave a mad laughter, and jumped and danced
waving her handsADRIA Ha! Ha! Ha!.....
It appears Who am I? Who that the princess
are you? Why is under some have you come evil spell.
here?
AM
Oh! What has | happened to the princess !!
It was then that the yaksh appeared and said
Even 8-10 maids failed to hold and control her. The guards helped bring her under some controll and the king was informed. Doctors also came rushing.
Check up what has happened to
her, doctor!
Hear me. I am Gandi Tinduk yaksh. This foolish girl has insulted a great sage and rudelv spit on him. She has committed a crime.
The pulse is alright.
Witch-doctors were also called but all efforts were in vain.
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