Book Title: Parabels of Mahavir Author(s): Harindranath Chattopadhyaya Publisher: Shri Kiran PublishersPage 86
________________ [73] Occasionally proves she has a cactus for a tongue ? (laughs heartily) I am lazy, ever lazy And the world thinks I am crazy! SOM'S WIFE This is not the time for song or jest, my husband! The Great Lord Mahavir has been granting dower upon dower upon dower to the people of the town; only you, born under evil planets.... SOM What! evil planets ? I shan't have that! my planets were kind when I made you my wife ! (laughs again) SOM'S WIFE What are your planets today if not evil, since you alone in the whole town have been left without a gift received at his sacred hands? Listen! (Som suddenly grows serious ) Even to receive nothing from Him would prove a precious boon; only go and Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.orgPage Navigation
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