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JAIN RAMAYAN
In this manner she kept going to Vasubhuti's house regularly. Noticing that Upayoga came to their house off and on Vasubhuti's wife apprehended danger. She could not even bear the sight of that woman. In consequence, frequent quarrels took place between the husband and wife. At last, Vasubhuti said to Upayoga:
"On account of your coming to my house quarrels have been taking place in my family. Therefore, in future I myself will come to your place."
"In that case we have to do one thing."
"What is it ?"
"We should send the two children to their father. Then we will be absolutely free."
"Understood."
This secret conversation that took place between the two was overheard by Vasubhuti's wife. She at once gave a caution to Udit and Mudit.
"Vasubhuti is planning to kill you. Therefore, you must be always extremely careful and cautious."
Hearing this Udit became furious.
The next day in accordance with their plan Vasubhuti went to Upayoga's house. Udit was standing behind the door with a sword in his hand. No sooner had Vasubhuti entered the house than Udit attacked him with his sword and cut off his head. Upayoga was amazed and dazed by the occurrence. She was filled with agitation and fear. Her voice was choked and she could not even scream. She ran away from there to save her life. A long time passed.
Once a great sage by name Mativardhan visited Padmininagar. King Vijayparvat influenced by his enlightening words embraced mendicancy along with Udit and Mudit. He, Udit and Mudit together began to pursue the path of Samyam under the guidance of the muni.
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