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295 Mahavir replied
“Even by way of brokerage, your whole Kingdom is insufficient. From this, think out its total value ! In fact, Samayik. is invaluable."
The King was now convinced that he would have to reap the fruits of his. actions and the words of Mahavir are infallible. The hell is a surely for him.
Queen Chelna was not ready to pay heed to anybody's advice. She was burning in the fire of jealousy. At last she expressed her intention to commit suicide. The King thought what is destined to happen is bound to happen. So he said :
“Do as you will. I had tried to honour by giving the divine neclace. But you do not appreciate. So you can do whatever you lika."
Queen Chelna, on hearing such a cold
