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Both of them lifted the body of Dharan and threw it away into the sea. Both of them were very glad. The joy was visible on their faces. Their wish was fulfilled.
Thank God, Dharan was alert and vigilant. As soon as he fell into the waters, he loosened the neck-trap. Then for some time he was tossed about by the waves. When man is to live longer all the natural forces become favourable. One wave threw him back to the sea-shore. Dharan thought :
'Lakshmi proved unfaithful. What have I not done for her? I saved her life with the helf of my blood, and she tried to murder me. My life was spent in vain in loving her. None can trust the ways of women. But 'it is of no use to worry obout it now. As is said by a poet'forget what has happened, think of future. on what comes naturally....' શ્રેણી ૫૨ ૧૧
Concentrate
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