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JAIN RAMAYAN
the meaninglessness of Samsar. This is the dance of destruction caused by the five senses.
Then, without hesitating even a little, Narad, addressing Ravan, continued his narration.
"Oh King! In this world nobody really stands by another; and there especially kings do not. The ungrateful King Vasu killed all the sculptors; and buried them in a secret place. Then, making use of the advantage of the midnight, he got the throne placed in such a place in his court that nobody could see it or touch it. The next day, when the throne was not seen in the court, all were greatly amazed. There was a stir among the high dignitaries and officials of the court. The atmosphere in the Court was disturbed since everyone began to speak of it and to offer his own opinion. Everyone was worried, perplexed and agitated. All were wondering where the king would take his seat since the throne seemed to have disappeared mysteriously. Everyone said, "Why is it that the throne is not to be seen?" Will not the king come into the court? or has the throne been taken away and kept somewhere else ?" While they were all thinking thus, the king's arrival was announced. Soon, the king dressed ceremoniously came into the court; and placing his steps as if in air, he climbed his throne and sat upon it while all in the court were greatly astonished because he seemed to be sitting in the air. Everyone in the court was stupefied to see this.
"Of course, the King Vasu was known for his truthfulness. "He has attained some miraculous power; and is sitting in air without any support". No one could realize the trickery of King Vasu. Now, this news spread like wild fire over the whole world. King Vasu's fame increased a thousandfold. Many Kings and Emperors impressed by King Vasu's supernatural powers became his dependents accepting his overlordship.
Fame! Whether it is genuine or not, leads man on the path of success; and makes him lord of many things like prosperity and progress.
During my wanderings, one day I happened to go to the Ashram of my teacher, Kshirakadamba. At that time, my tea
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