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her :- 'O fair woman ! “ Who is the cause of such evil rosolutions !” Ratnávali, with deep sighs, replied :- 'Wicked actions of previous lives." Sūraséna Kumāra said :-' However, say out something in detail. ” Ratnāvali again replied :-" If it be so. It is separation from Sürasena Kumāra, son of King Mahāsena." Having instantly recognized her, Süraséna Kumāra said :-“Then, enough with such evil ideas.” At this moment, on account of her being perfectly recognized, Ratoāvali remained silent, fixing her eyesight on the eyes of Süraséna Kumāra, out of shame. On knowing the true state of affairs, the nurse gave a greeting of welcome there to Sūraséna Kumära on his presence after long absence, and she informed him about the arrival of King Mahasena. At this time, the Vidyadhara requested Sūraséna Kumāra thus:O Kumāra ! all your indirectly expressed wishes are now fullilled, so please allow me to go to my dwelling-place. Sūraséna Kumāra greatly distressed by the separation, allowed him to go with great reluctance. Then, Kanakacūda Vidyadhara affectionately accepted dikşā at the hands of Carana Muni.
Sūraséna Kumāra returned to the camp of the army, accompanied by Ratnivali, and embracing the King heartily, he narrated his complete account, and a festival in honour of his arrival was duly celebrated. The mountaineer was respectfully liberated. The King then, entered his capital town with great pomp An excellent palace was placed at the disposal of Sūraséna: Kumāra, and he passed his days happily there. King Mahasena died. Soon after the death-ceremony of King Mahäsena, prince Sūraséna Kumara was enthroned as his successor, and he ruled over his kingdom with statesmanship.
One day, Kanakacūda Mund well-versed in religious rites and a master of several sūtras, came into the adjoining pleasuregarden. King Sūraséna went thore with the object of paylag homage to the learned muni. Having respectfully bowed down
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