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methods except Laxmi-the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity; that is to say, that there is not a single virtuous quality which was not present in that excellent Brahmana. However, he did not possess any victuals, by partaking of which, he can peacefully pass his day.
Becoming contented with his belongings without showing any humility by unsteadiness of mind although he was devoid of any property, Gobhadra thought:- Ah ! these worthy wealthy people, becoming enslaved by the Goddess of Wealth are harassed by their participating progency, plundered by thieves, constantly solicited by the poor and needy, and they undergo other embarrasments They cannot voluntarily move a step. Besides, they become afflicted with diseases brought on by taking mean and unwholesome food."
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One day his wife Suabhadra said, O dear husband! am pregnant and I will require some medicines etc at the time of delivery, then, why do you not make any effort? Why do you not think about any means of acquiring wealth? Persons without the care of obtaining unacquired wealth are seldom praised. Then, forgetting his former prudence and beginning with a series of absurd false notions resembling a series of current of waves on a big sea caused by the onset of raias, he thought:- What engagements should I take up? Or whom should I follow? Who will help me in this work? Where can I go and accomplish it ! What is the motive in it?" In this way, Gobhadra became confused. What is it to a clever man like yourself! If you go to a rich man and request him, he will certainly accomplish that work for you Because, it is hard to get a guest like your self.' Thereupon, Gobhadra said, "Dear I show me some other means except solicitations before another individual. Solicitation before any individual is nothing less than death for a respectable man. Because the speech of an individual intent on solicitations faiters like that of a patient suffering from delirium, his eyes become lustreless and watery, the beauty of his face is destroyed, his limbs shake, aud he has prolonged deep
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