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The mind of Sikhee was sanctified "by spiritualism. He had decided to observe the five great vows for destroying all actions and for the uplift of the soul.
He was just doing this, when his father Brahmadatt came searching him. His face lighted up with joy on seeing his son. He embraced Sikhee and said :
“My dear son! You came without telling us anything ! About your mother I can only rell you that I am not only your father but also your mother. Now you come along with me. I will make a separate arrangement for you. I will not be able to live without you.”
The internal pain of Brahmdatt was beyond description. Sikhee was not unknown about his tender nature; but now he had got the royal path which could give him unique happiness. He consoled his father and said :
