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did not notice him moving out and being replaced by bis brother-in-law. By the time they returned with sharp weapons, the person on the cot had changed and now the most unfortunate victim of the merchant's order was none olher than his own dear son.
Thus one knows not how a ditch dug for another may turn out to be a big well for the digger himself
Having lost his only son, the merchant had now no other alternative but to change his attitude towards his son-10 law. He discussed the matter with his wife and the two were unanimous that Damanaka should be entrusted with full responsibility of running the household
Mysterious is the turn of karma Damanaka who was born 10 a rich family, and had lost his all was again 10 command of a huge fortune One day, a few singers came to Damanaka's house and sang The theme was very much in tune with the ups and downs of Damanaka's own life. Damanaka was greatly impressed and rewarded the singers
For many years, Damanaka enjoyed the prosperity and happiness of the earthly life Then he adopted the vows of a sravaka and followed them rigorously, enriching thereby his life on earth, and, at death, finding a place among the celestial beings.
