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Rishidatta
The king told his story and added
I was destined to behold you this day. That is why
my life was saved.
O king! Serving the masses is the highest service.
O Sage ! I am ever ready to serve my people.
Please tell me how can I serve you?
Impressed by the king, the sage gave him a herb and said
O king ! This herb is an anti-toxin. If you grind a small portion with water and give it to a person who is infected with poison. It will cure him
and save his life.
With your blessings I will
serve all selflessly.
The king took the herb from the sage. He rested for some time in the hermitage and then returned to his city.
The very next day the king made an announcement
A hermit has favoured the king with an anti-toxin herb. Whoever suffers from any sort of poisoning may come and get cured.
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