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Udayana under captivity commenced the work of instruction. The work was being done behind the curtain as a result of misrepresentation by the king. In course of time. Vâsavadatta felt anxious to see her Teacher, and became rather absent-minded during study. Her memory appeared to fade, and the Teacher reprimanded her for her inattention calling her blir by an eye and rebuked her that she was ill-taught. The princess with this expostulation retorted that himself being a leper he was unable to see her with both the eyes in order, Vatsarāj understood that he was duped and removing the curtain he saw Väsavdattā with perfect beauty. She was simultaneouly over-awed with his handsome form. Both had a talk. This resulted into a mental Union which again culminated into a physical union. This matter was known to a single maid but as she was trustw orthy she did not divulge the secret and both enjoyed carnally.
On one occasion, an elephant Analgiri by name, overthrew its keepers and fled away frightening the public. They consulted Abhayakumar the most prudent of the place ( the son of Shrenik, the King of Magadhas) how to recapture it. He advised that the only course was to get it captivated by the extra and melodious music by King Udayana, Udayana was accordingly ordered to try. He went out in company of Vasavdatta played music and subdued the errant elephant.
On one occasion, the king had an excursion out of the city on a banquet. There he started discussing Gandharva music. Vāsavdattā and Vâtsaraj were also invited. Vätsaraj told Vāsaydattă that it would be a safe chance for them to abscond on the swift she elephant. At the request of Vatsarāj, two pots of urine were tied on both the sides of the she elephant called for a ride. Võtsarāj and Väsavdatta with the maid servant took seats on the howdah, the keeper also was in company. They made their way out. Soldiers smelling of their flight pursued on Analgiri at the King's command. The pursuing elephant was
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