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[ 55. 8. and after making the worship of the feet of merchant Toppa, he again fell on his feet, speaking, “Sire, this is the request ! ” Then having thought for a long time, " Oh. how I am deceived by him! If I do not accept, he will take ill. He has checked me from my future (denial).'—merchant Toppa welcomed Dharana saying, “ My dear one, your request is granted.”
Then he, being much honoured by the merchant, came to his own, city with a great caravan. The report spread among people that Dharana had come. The king went out to meet him. Having been led with great pomp, he entered [55] the royal mansion. There he, after his bath and decoration, was given respect by the offering of courtesy. Then he went to his own mansion. His parents were satisfied. They gave many alms. They then invited the king and with him (i. e. the king) he was even given more respect. The Brahmanas, knowing four Vedas and others were honoured with deserving respect by him. And they also in turn paid their respects to him. Then his parents asked. “Dear one, where is your wife?" Dharana
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