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parrot and the ascetic. He said: "My dear wife! The cock, the parrot and the jay will be your companions. You take care of them with love. This great ascetic will stay near the gate of the palace. You serve him with feelings of worship. I will return soon.
It is said by wise man that women should not be trusted. No body knows what she will do. It is difficult to know even for gods to forecast two things: The destiny of a man and the character of Woman. Then what to talk of man ? Bradra! The wife of the mearchant slipped fron her chastity. She was attracted towards the ascetic and the ascetic also fell in love with her. Both fearlessly enjoyed the sexcual sports. Tee ascetic wanted now more and more comforte and luxuries. Bhadra spent money profusely to satisfy all his wants.
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