Jailer

Author(s): Abhayshekharsuri, Sujata P Kapadia
Publisher: Harshadray Private Limited

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Nature really cares. It made sure that the demi-god was not offended by the child's playful behaviour. In fact, the demi-god felt affection toward the child and wished him to be looked after and reared with much care. He then made Devdhar, an extremely wealthy but childless caravaneer, who was camping in the same jungle, have a dream. He showed Devdhar that in one of his temples nearby, there was a beautiful child and that he should take him home and bring him up. Devdhar's happiness was boundless. He considered himself very fortunate to have been blessed with a child with radiant beauty. After thanking the demigod over and over again and worshipping him with a lot of devotion, he left for his country. Devdhar's wife not only got a child, she got to experience the immense joy of motherhood. With passage of time, the child, who by then had grown into a young lad, developed an extraordinary sharpness for understanding along with qualities like humbleness. Due to his keen enthusiasm for study, he soon mastered all the scriptures and knowledge about weaponry. He started training under his father and honed his business skill. Once, while travelling for his business, he reached the city of Vishala. Aghat Kumar went to the King's court to gift him very expensive and thorough-bred horses which could run faster than the wind and also to seek his permission to do business in the city. The priest, Jnanagarbha, noticed Aghat and his eyes shone. On noticing the characteristic marks on his body, he knew that this definitely was Aghat Kumar.
If your destiny blooms, even the unfavourable become favourable.
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