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away far ahead of them. Some of the soldiers however seen pursuing him and approaching, he scattered gold dust on the way which tempted them to collect. Despite this, the pursuers were very near Udaina but luckily Udain sighted his own fort on his border and he encountered his own force. The pursuers regressed while Udaina and Vasavdatta were safe in their capital. Both were received with excessive warmth and splendour in the city. Vasavdatta was made his chief Queen.
Similar to above is the story related in Jain Literature:
Chandapradyota, the King of Ujjain was very licentious and relentless. He had a daughter by his queen Agarvati (who had subsequently been initiated as a nun in company of other queens with Mrigavat!, Udain's Mother). This daughter was called Vasavdatta. The King had excessive affection for this daughter and he favoured her more than a prince. This princess studied all arts before a Teacher. Simply Gandharva Védha was left to be studied and that too for the lack of a proper teacher.
Once the King consulted his minister well-versed in lores but rather wicked of nature, regarding a teacher who would best teach Gandharva Védha to his princess. The minister recommended King Udaina as the most efficient in that respect. He is known for his excellent mastery on that subject. He is used to captivate and capture even the greatest elephants by his music (Vocal) in forests. His singing is so full of melody that the elephants being enamoured of it do not feel fetters on them. He also knows how to bring them to the city well-fettered. You may, therefore, get an artificial wooden elephant made with the full mechanical arrangement that it should work exactly like a living elephant. Well-armed warriors should stay inside and move the elephant from inside. The King then will be allowed to capture it and as he approaches to do so, the men inside the elephant should take him captive and bring him to you. Under your subjection King Udayana will be compelled to instruct your princess Vasavdatta in the Gandharva Art.
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