Jain Journal 1985 04

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

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"This is very likely. She was already in the deepest of distress and agony, which must have increased a thousandfold by your impolite behaviour. It was really unbecoming of you."
“But now till I come back, it is quite likely that she may not be alive."
“On this point, nothing can be emphatically said. When misery takes possession of the mind, it must find an outlet in some direction."
Pavananjaya was restless.
“Then think of a way out. I don't want to leave her is distress for many years now. When she is in distress, how can I be successful in my mission ? It has been a great folly on my part. I must go back at once and repair her wound. It is midnight and all the men are fast asleep. I want to go at once and return before dawn. Please do the needful."
When the two friends returned to the capital, the city was dead in slumber. Anjana alone kept a vigil blaming her ill-luck. As Pavananjaya stood at a little distance, Prahasit carried the good news about the arrival of his friend. Hearing a very familiar voice, Vasantatilaka opened the door and received him.
"Where is princess Anjana ?”
"Sir, excuse my ignorance. But I don't understand how you are here at this hour. If I am correct, you went out with the prince."
"Correct. But meanwhile the prince has changed his mind towards his wife and he has returned. Please carry this good news to your great lady."
As Anjana heard some people talking at the apartment door, she raised an alarm from her own room. She had no doubt that this must be some miscreants. Prahasit announced in a loud voice that they were friends and not foes.
As Prahasit announced the arrival of his friend this was a pleasant surprise for the lady who was least expecting such a thing. She forgot in a moment all the misery she had suffered for long twelve years and came forward to receive her husband.