Jailer

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

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Later, he spoke about it to the King in private. The King was shell-shocked, as if struck by lightning. He called for the executioner who had no choice but to speak the truth about what had transpired.
In the book, "Shraddhavidhigranth', the history of Vallabhibhang is mentioned. In the village of Pali, in the region of Marwar, there lived two brothers by the names of Kakuak and Patak. The younger brother was very rich whereas the elder brother was poor. His bad karmas were so hard on him that he was forced to do arduous labour in his younger brother's farm. One day, after a hard day of work, he fell into a deep sleep, but at midnight, he was woken up and chastised by his younger brother, “Do you have any sense of responsibility? Water has started overflowing from all the farm-beds and you have fallen asleep as if with no care in the world. Is this any way to do a job? How can you expect a salary without doing any work? Get up and get back to the farm.” Kakuak got up unwillingly. On reaching there, he was surprised to see some men working in the field, but none looked familiar. He asked, "Who are you all who are working in the middle of the night?” “We are the servants who have been bought by your brother because of his merit.” Look at nature's ways! If it wishes to gratify, it can make Demi Gods to serve you.
Kakuak could not resist asking, “Is it possible for me to get people who also would work for me?” The reply was, ”Go to Vallabhipur where your good fortune awaits you.” Kakuak travelled a great distance and underwent a lot of trouble to reach Vallabhipur. He started selling assorted