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LALITANGAKUMAR
"Oh dear! Mine is a very woeful story. I am so unlucky Forsaking you in that pitiable plight, I went away, but no sooner had I gone some distance than robbers surrounded me. They snatched away the ornaments as well as the horse from me and beat me mercilessly Since then I have been roaming here and there, and supporting myself by begging alms. Having passed through many villages and cities, I have come at last to this city. Forgive me, my friend, for all the harm I have done to you
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He said,
The heart of Lalitanga was filled with pity "Don't you worry You stay with me. But now you should change your view and outlook on virtue "
Sajjan agreed and stayed on For some time, he lived properly, but again his wickedness was up. He was now acquainted with the king and took the first opportunity to poison his ears against his friend and benefactor One day, the king asked Sajjan about the origin and nationality of his son-in-law
Sajjan said,
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"I am the son of King Narabahana of the city of Srivasa. Your son-in-law is also a resident of that city But he has no family aristocracy He is just a commoner, belonging to a low caste Once he met a sage who gave him the cure which he recently applied to your daughter's eyes your own proclamation, he is now your son-in-law, but what else could you do? As for me, I had some trouble in the -family because of which I have left my home and have been wandering ever since. It was in this way that I reached this city. My friend recognised me at once Lest I should reveal his true identity to you, he has made me live with him "
The king dismissed Sajjan The very thought that his son-in-law was of a low origin tore his heart bitterly He decided to get rid of such a son-in-law and began to hatch a plan for that He sent for two of his faithful men and -said,
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"You are to keep watch at night outside Lalitanga's palace, and kill any person who comes out of his palace at -10 'o clock at night
