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BHIMKUMAR
King Narabahan reigoed in the city of Kamalpur. His queen's name was Malatı and that of his son Bhim. The prince was well known for his physical vigour. One day, he saw a miuni in the garden and sat down near him The muni discovered a mature soul in the prince and revealed to him the secrets of religion The prince felt so inspired at this that he took the vows of a sravaka
One day, a heretical monk of the kapalıka order came to the prince He carried some fruits and flowers in his hand He placed them before the prince and said,
"The great do not refuse a seeker, I have come to you with a request. May I hope that you will fulfill it ?"
He continued,
"It is twelve years from now as you move back in the past that I started the propitiation of an art. It will reach its completion on the next chaturdası day. Now, on that day, I need someone to assist me, and, in my opinion, none is more competent than you for that purpose. Hence I am here. Wbat do you say, sir ?
The prioce was never afraid of adventures He agreed and on the appointed day, he went out with him The minister's son, who happened to be his friend, tried to prevent him, but the prince could not be dissuaded With an ensheathed sword in his haod, the prince reached the cremation ground The kapalıka marked a plot for his use, propitiated the goddess and extended his hand to catch the prince's head. The prince, who was very alert, thundered at once :
"Hold apart and mind thy own business One step more towards me, and your dead body will roll on the ground. You should know for certain that not even the devas are are capable of facing me"
