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ries as a result of this bondage. It is the nature of saints to be unhappy at the unhappiness of others. The muni again became stuck up in meditation.”
Muni Chandrayasha proceeded to till the further story to king Surpal, king Virdhaval, Mahabal and others.
“Thereafter Sheth Madanpriya and Shethani Priyadarhana went to the Yakhatemple. There they worshipped god according to prescribed rites. After completing the worship and the ceremonial rites, both the husband and the wife prayed for the grant of a son to them. At the time of returning from the Yaksha-temple, the mind of the Sheth was filled with good sentiments. His good nature was awakened.
When he returned home, a maidservant discribed the greatness of the saints. She also requested him to go to the
