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excreta lying on the ground and applies it to the eyes, the eye-sigbt will at once be restored "
Lalitanga was enlighted by this conversation of the birds. He thought of experimenting it on himself and if he was successful, then he should apply it to the eyes of the princess. He got up immediately and extended his hand towards the tree He caught the creeper in his hand. He mixed it up with the excreta and applied the paste to his eyes. Very soon his sight was restored With the restoration of his sight, he was happy again He was grateful to virtue 10 which he had an unshakable faith. He put some creepers into his pocket and turned his steeps towards the city of Champa
The king of Champa was eagerly awaiting the arrival -of some perfected being who would cure his dear daughter. Now Lalitanga announced his intention to try it and was taken to the princess' room and within a few moments, she could see again The king was very happy. He gave half the kingdom to Lalitanga and married his daughter with him. Lalitanga began to live happily in a splendid palace at Champa
Happiness is followed by sorrow, as sorrow is followed by happiness. That is the way of life and both are initiated by different causes One day, Lalitanga was sitting at his window. Suddenly, he saw in the street his old friend Sajjan dressed like a beggar. He was astonished and felt sorry for him He asked his valet to usher him in Sajjan could not hide bis surprise when he saw Lalitanga sitting in a splendid palace with his eyes in tact Said Sajjan,
"My friend! What stroke of good luck brings you »here ?"
Lalitanga narrated his story and asked 10 turn,
"But how is it that you are moving in these tattered Tags ? You took away everything from me. What has happened to them?"
Sajjan's eyes were filled with tears. He said,
