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There lived a weaver called Kapardī* who had two wives Āời and Kuhädi. Kapardi was very fond of taking drinks which must always be avoided and food which was not worth taking. So, both the wives, once punished him and drove him away. While he was wandering in that miserable condition in the vicinity of the city, the Guru-who was also going out-saw him and consoled him in sweet words. Kapardi also fell at his feet and then with folded hands stood calmly before him. Guru-by his supernatural eyes-saw that he had a very short life-which would end soon, and that the man would easily grasp up his preachings. Kapardi also requested him saying, "O Guru | Give me a vow of abstinance (Paccakkhāņa )". The Guru replied, “Daily at the time of taking food after being seated quietly utter the holy words : "Tôi carui" take out your waist-band and untie its knot, and then take up your food ; after finishing it again tie up the knot ! Let this be your daily performance ! Accept this as a vow !" By luck, on that very day he got as his food meat which was poisoned by the vomiting of a serpent ! He inno. cently, took it and at orce died. After death, he became a Vyantara. His wives came to know about this, and went to the king and complained, " This wicked saint has done some black magic and has caused the death of our husband 1" The king at once imprisoned Vajraséna. The Kapardi, on the other hand, who was in Vyantara form, saw by the help of his supreme vision that his saviour was in danger. So, by his magical powers lie threw over the city a slab of rock-big enough to destroy the whole town, and warned the people either to release and beg pardon of the revered Guruji who was really the redeemer of persons who approached him, or to be ready for destruction of the whole town! The people and the king became alarmed and released the Guruji. They sent him to his residence (Upasraya) with great pomp. Kapardi-Yakşa also appeared before him, and with due respects, said, “ My lord! Free me
lo "Satrunjaya-Mabātmya" he is noted as the son of klag Sukarmā of of Tirtbamāna-City.
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