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pregnant woman, whose husband had met with death during the scuffle, came out with a child in her hand. Thinking that she was handsome, the robbers made her walk with them. But as she had a child in her hand, she could not walk fast. So, the robbers threatening her, said, "O good woman! if you are desirous of remaining alive, leave off this child here." the impulse of imminent danger to life, the woman left her child under the shade of a tree and she accompanied the robbers.
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Go-sankhi came there. Instantly on seeing the child, he took him up, and on giving him to his wife on his return home, he said, "Ah! dear! You are barren. This boy will be your son. You nourish him with care." During the morning Gośānkhi called together his relatives and said,- My wife was pregnant secretly Today, she has given birth to this boy." "In order to confirm -rtement Gosanki killed a gost, and had it blood sprinkled there. He kept his wife dressed in the apparel of a partuierent female. On the day of birth-congratulations, Gośa nkhi entertained all his relatives at a sumptuous dinner. Gradually the talk about child-birth spread in the whole village Night-vigil on the sixth day of birth, beholding of the Moon and Sun and all other functions were done at the appropriate time. On an auspicious day, the boy was named Vaisyāyana. In course of time he attained puberty.
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The robbers took away the child's mother and kept her standing for sale on a highway of Campa Nagari. Seeing that the woman was handsome, an old prostitute purchased her, and taught her the art of a harlot. Naturally possessing more uty, charm, and loveliness than a divine female, she became skilful in sexual enjoyment, and clever in singing, and dancing. Also, she became extremely ready-witted in indulging in flain conduct ttery, in reading of thoughts of other people, and suitable to an occasion, and so, she became widely known in the town. When she was able to attract people before, by her appearance only what more can be said when she was well-adorned with precious ornaments, and excellent garments?
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