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have not, till now, acquired a son who can become a support of my family. Leaving aside all other things, what should I do under such such circumstances ? When can I adore ? Where can I go? Before who can I say out? What remedy can I employ I or whom can I engage as my helper in such a piece of work? How much can I accomplish by manly efforts ? What must be the nature of my previons Karmas e actions. ?” Thinking in this way, the king remained confused for a while as to what should be done, but quickly regaining his original disposition, he rightly thought “Although people endeavouring after happiness in future lives, do not at all stand in need of the help of a son, because just as an elephant mounting even the top of mountain creates ravages there, in the same manner, a son transgressing the boundary-line of prudence, becomes the the source of great calamity, still, however, the break in the lineage of my previous great ancestors who have valienty protected Kuru désa, only produces anguish in my mind."
Meanwhile, a noise of Bhärand mer (Bird) Kārand fire's (Bird) Hamsa ef awans, Cakrawak 47*, Cuckoo and other birds was heard, the stars appeared dim, the grandeur of the Rising Sun resembling a heap of red lead, began to expand; the sound of kettle-drum, tabor, gongs, water-pots, and mor ing benedictory songs began to be heard; and the Sun app ared with rays capable of removing the extreme dullaesa of lotūses.
The king got up from his bed, came out of the bedchamber, did his early-morning work, went to the Council hall, accompanied by body-guards, by persons clever in rubbing the back, and other servants, and sat on the gold llon-seated throne, resembling the Sun on the summit of Mount Méru. Thes, females fanning chowries, kept standing on both sides, and ministers, petty chiefs, warriors, Jāgiradārs, and other officials of the State occupied their individual seats Valuable presents from kings of the boundary-limit were then received and deliberations about the management of state-affairs were then held. On bidding
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