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He has not paid taxes. Beat him more.
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King Pradeshi and Keshikumar Shraman
It is a tale from the remote past. Pradeshi was the king of Shvetambika city. He was anti-religious and indulged in cruel acts like violence. Suryakanta was his queen. Their son was Suryakant. His prime minister Chitt was very pious, kind, intelligent and just. He was a childhood friend of the king.
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Once a caravan of traders passed around Shvetambika city. When it came near the city an old trader asked a cowherd
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Brother! We have travelled far for business. Which is this city? Who is the king here?
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Sire! Kindly pardon him. We will collect all taxes next year.
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The cowherd laughed Land said
Are you fed up with your life and possessions? Don't you know that this place has an oppressive, sinful and bandit-like king. The sword in his hand is ever drenched in blood. He kills man for fun.
Oh! Is he so cruel?
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