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seated in a big closed cupboard of the temple.
None but me knows this thing. It is very much necessary to release him. I am just coming after releasing him.'
Malaya insisted on her accoupaying him, as she said :
'My dear husband! I will also come with you. After jumping into the well, I have remaining with you ever since. Even in the forest and the deserted places also, I have stayed with you. Our relations have become eternal after our marriage. Wherever you go, I will come with you.'
Pursuading her, Mahabal said :
'My Beloved! It is a question only of few days I don't go on a long voyage.'
Malaya insisted :
'It may be anything, I will surely come with you.'
