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divine necklace and she had no fascination: left now for the divine ear-ring and clothes given to queen Nanda. She became normal and lived happily, completely accomodating. to the king as before.
THE THEFT OF THE NECKLACE
The god, as we know, had warned king Shrenik that the necklace should not be damaged and the goldsmith who repairs. will die. Queen Chelna was also forewarned about this by the king. But one day, because of neglignece, the pearls of the necklace were separated.
The king and the queen were both worried as to what to do. At last the king made it publicly proclaimed that 'the person who sets back the pearls properly will be paid one lakh gold coius.' But who would risk his life even for this much reward? None responded.
