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caliti king and tho quoon instead of sending for their son viwited hina in his house and praised his conduot; for he had performed a most difficult task. In order to corroot this opinion of the king, Samariditya told the
Apologue of the four men. 748, 10-749, 16.
There were once four men, two of them greedy of wealth, and the other two intent on sensual pleasures. Travelling together they came to some place where they beheld two very rich treasures and two beautiful women ; they rushed forward to seize the objects of their desires. But a voice warned thom that a huge mountain was falling on them. They were in a terrible fright when they saw the mountain coming down rapidly, and were at a loss what to do. The same voice told them that there was now no escape ; but those who retained their desire for wealth or pleasure, would he crushed again and again ; while those who had resigned their desire, would be crushed only this time and would be safe for the future. And so it came to pans with these four men, two of whom proceeded towards the objects of their desire, while the other two abstained from them. 749,15.
Samarāditya explained the meaning of this apologue to the satisfaction and enlightenment of the king.-Tho brides declared that their lot was better than they ever could have desired. 752,14.
While they were thus con varsing. loud lamentation was * heard in bhatta Putandora's house near by. Purandara, the prince said, was all but dead, for Narmadā, his wife, hal poisoned him; the king should sond physiciany who would restore him and his dog to life. Samaráditya was, by his supornatural knowledge, aware of all that had happened, and, therefore, was able to tell the history of Purandara. 754, 7.
Narmadā was in love with her serant Arjuna, but Purandara would not believe it. When, however, his mother warned him,'his suspicion was ardused. He, therefore, pretended to go to Mähesvara on an errand of the king ; but he returned in the night and surprised his wife sleeping in the embrace of Arjuna. Piercing him with his sword, he left the bouse and hid in some
