________________ Vol. II/No. 4. Eternal Wisdom "To disobey the orders of a king. to insult one's elders, and take away the means of livelihood of a Bhramin is equivalent to killing (them ) without the use of weapons." So the minister, giving the impression of being desirous of putting the king's orders into effect went forward; but there after he feigned as though he suddenly remembered something and came back, and said: "O Lord, if we send this Acharya from our country in this manner, then he will go to other lands and shall say: "The king of Shwetambika is a fool, he knows nothing and insults the wise and the learned and men of good qualities." Because of this Sire, your good name will be spoiled." So the king was puzzled and he asked: "Then wbat shall we do ?" The chiefminister replied "O Lord, you are a very clever man, are also learned and wise, and are unbeat.able in a debate. Hence by questioning him, why don't you tongue-tie this Acharya - so that, haviag lost and being ashamed because of it, he will leave on his own and never utter a word." The king was elated and he exclaimed : "Blessed is your intelligence, my minister ! you have shown me the right way." The king Pradeshi together with the chief minister Chitra approached the Keshi Ganadhara and started saying: " Hey Acharya, when did you come here?" There were no salutations, no Pranamas (greetings ) and no respect in his language -- only a blunt question and in such insulting language ! But this did not affect the saint even a trifle -- for he was profoundly calm like an Ocean...... Instead, in a sweet and quiet tone he replied : " O King, I have just arrived."
