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Several stories are told about Jagadu. Most of them show that Fortune had smiled upon him or that he was the 'adopted son of Fortune ' and was therefore able to spend money freely. Ratnamandiragani tells a tale which shows Jagadu's relations to Visaladeva of Anahilavada. Jagadu was a very broad-minded man. He did not want to put any body to shame; so he sat behind a curtain and gave charity to a person when the latter held out his hand. Once, so the story goes, Visaladeva changed his dress and went to Jagadu Shah for alms. From the marks on the hand, Jagadu Shah saw that the person wishing to receive alms was a great man whose riches had taken wings; so he gave his two very precious rings in order that he might not be overtaken by a storm of misfortune during his lifetime. Next day, Visaladeva sent for Jagadu Shah, returned his two rings and highly honoured him.10
According to the second story, Jagadu bad obtained name and fame by opening many almshouses. Visaladeva, growing jealous of Jagadu's fame, opened a kitchen in Anahilavāda where he served oil to the people; but he could not do so
(10) Upadesatarangini, p.p. 36-7
