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sed all cimits. Your Majesty can see that this is a powerful man who can produce miracles. If such a man will be angry, we shall also meet with derth along with you. Kindly return the wife of Vaidya Sidhdhraj to him. Otherwise ants will also be reduced to powder along with wheat."
The king did not care for the words of any one. He had lost his senses as if far completely filling the pot of his sins. The king said:
"Vaidyaji! I want to see my back with my own eyes. This is my last desire."
Mahabal called for two big mirrors. There in he showed to the king his back. The king however was not satisfied. He said:
"Not in this manner. I want to see my real back with my own eyes."
A loud voice was again heard from the basket :
