Book Title: Kamdhenu The Wish Cow Author(s): Gunvant Barvalia Publisher: Ahimsa Research FoundationPage 27
________________ KAMADHENU beard, covered entirely by moss and oysters and shells, also came out. The fishermen saw him and fell at his feet. The fish began to die soon as they were out of water. Maharshi's heart was filled with pity for the dying fish and he let out a deep sigh. The fishermen begged the Maharshi for pardon with folded hands and asked him what they would have to do to please him. Chyavan seated in the midst of the fishermen, said, "Listen to my greatest desire of this moment. I shall end my life along with these fish or I shall get sold with them. I cannot abandon them after having lived with them in water." The fishermen shivered with fear upon hearing these words and ran up to King Nahush and told him of this happening. Having heard of the arrival of Maharshi Chyavan in the vicinity of his city, Nahush reached the place along with his court Purohit and ministers without losing any time. The King cleaned up the Maharshi's body and introduced himself with folded hands. The purohit performed the proper puja of this great truthful and god-like Muni. Nahush said, "Bhagawan! What can I do to please you? I shall try to accomplish that act even if it is the most difficult thing." Chyavan replied, "The fishermen who live off the fish are very tired. Give them, therefore, the value of their catch including myself." Nahush turned and said, "O Purohit! Give the fishermen a thousand mudras as desired by Bhagawan Bhrigunandan." Chyavan intervened, "Maharaj! My value surely cannot be as low as a 1,000 mudras. Don't you understand? Think well and assign a proper value.". 25Page Navigation
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