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The poison of Malaya however could no be removed.
Mahabal also heard this news. He communicated to the king that he was a physicien who could remove the paison of a cobra. The king at once sent for him. He was taken to Malaya. Seeing unconscious Malaya, Mahabal said :
“This lady has been bitten by a dangerous and poisonous cobra. Leave me alone. I shall make full efforts.”
When he was alone Mahabal took out his cobra-jewel. He rubbed it in water. Then he dropped some of that water in her eyes and nose.
Then he sat in a meditative posture. He meditated upon and prayed to Arihant Bhagwan. In a short time Malaya opened her eyes. Her poison had gone away. Malaya got up and sat. Mahabal and Malaya began to talk with each other.
