Rishidatta Diwakar Chitrakatha 046

Author(s): Shantakumari Sadhvi, Shreechand Surana
Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust Mumbai

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The prince could not contain himself. He gathered courage and said
O sage Am I lucky enough to be the life partner of this sagedaughter?
Rishidatta
I will pacify everyone. I promise you that if Rishidatta accepts me I will never give her any chance to be unhappy.
But, prince, you are proceeding to marry the princess of Kaberi?
Yes, but I am a bachelor at present. Who would like to drink water from a well when he gets the pure water of the Ganges?
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Would this act of yours not annoy your parents? Moreover, the bride's parents are
sure to be furious.
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En ek wil kever
The prince became adamant. At last the sage sought consent of Rishidatta and married her to the prince.
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