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the store and gave them to her father-in-law. On being asked if those were the same grains as were given to her, she too replied that they weren't as she had swallowed them and gave the same reason for her action as Ujjhikā had.
Again, the merchant was annoyed and appointed her the kitchen maid of the house and entrusted her with the tasks of cleaning, beating, de-husking, cooking and serving food to the members of the family and the guests that came to the house. She, too was shamed by all those present there and had to look down for her inaptitude and lapse.
Respected Raksikā –
The third daughter--in-law, Raksikā, when asked to return the grains, could readily bring back the same grains as she was given and gave them to the merchant. When asked, she confirmed that those were the same grains as she was given and that she had preserved them in her jewellery-box and had carefully looked after them for all those five years.
The merchant was happy on hearing her reply and praised her for her careful preservation of the entrusted grains. He, then, appointed her the treasurer of the household and entrusted her all the wealth for safekeeping. All those present there also praised her for her sense of responsibility and careful preservation and perseverance.
Rohini's Glorious Surprise -
Then, it was the turn of the youngest daughter--in-law, Rohini. When the merchant asked her to return the five grains that he had given her for preserving and protecting five years ago, she said, "Well, father! kindly provide me with many carts and vans so that I may return those five grains to you."
Dhanya – “How is it, my daughter ! that you will bring
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