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of the Kingdom were now hers. A challenging situation even for great kings! Still Mrigavati handled it with grace and dignity."
Ganadhar Achalbhrat said, “I do know about Chandrapradyot. He is a skilled but cruel warrior. Many a kingdom readily surrenders when he attacks. Kings and generals fear him and pray that they would never have to face his wrath. People call him Chanddpradyot (cruel Pradyot) instead of his real name Chandrapradyot (Beautiful Pradyot)."
I continued, "Chanddpradyot is a very appropriate name for him, but Mrigavati's clever wit had worked magic even on so cruel a king! She outwitted Chandrapradyot! She has never talked about it to anyone in our sangh, but I have witnessed her smart maneuvers. People often egotistically brag about their small achievements, and gloat over their memories for a long time. Yet Sadhvi Mrigavati never mentioned her triumphs. To her, these successes were all in the past. Once ordained, she remained focused on her future, leaving her past behind. Her soul was free of any past debris. Ego, lust, greed, or anger never touched Sadhvi Mrigavati's soul!"
Ganadhar Achalbhrat said "Dear Swami, I am aware of Sadhviji's gentle nature, but I am curious to know how she faced Chandrapradyot.
I said, “Mrigavati cleverly avoided Chandrapradyot's demand for marriage, and replied, “I have just lost my husband. My son, Udayan, is still a baby, and the citizens of my kingdom are in a state of terrified shock. Let us first restore peace and administration to this place. As our new king, you must fulfill your responsibility of making our people feel secure. Let us allow some time for that to happen."
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