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tion born out of fear, nor can there be any mental distortion or intoxication born out of hatred, in such people. PATHAMINI IS GREATLY WORRIED ABOUT LILAVATI
Another thought arose in the mind of Pathamini and she became greatly excited and agitated. She said, “What will happen to Lilavati who is helpless and innocent ? The King has banished her. Where can she go ?” The Chief Minister was expecting that Pathamini would ask this question and he said, "You yourself tell me. What can we do to save her from this disaster? What do you wish to do ?" Pathamini replied, "What can I say? You please think of some method by which we can save the Queen from becoming a prey to wild animals in the forest. I feel extremely sad for her. You can save that noble and innocent woman. How young she is !"
- Pathamini's eyes were filled with fear. Already, the Chief Minister had thought of a plan to give full protection to the Queen but for the successful implementation of the plan, Pathamini's full assistance was essential because it was a highly complicated plan. The Chief Minister said to Pathamini, "Look here, only you can give her protection. Secretly, you keep her in the underground vault of your bungalow. When her stain is cleared and her innocence is established, she will rejoin the King. Are you prepared to help her in this manner ?” The Chief Minister looked towards Pathamini. It required extraordinary courage to give shelter to the Queen in the face of the allegation that he was in love with her. Pathamini, at once, showed her readiness to do whatever was necessary. She had a tremendous faith in her husband's nobility and purity, "My husband is practising austere celibacy. He does not even entertain sensual delights.” She had such a firm faith in him, BUT TODAY THE HUSBAND DOES NOT ENJOY THE FAITH OF HIS WIFE
Pethad Shah had earned this faith of his wife. Have you earned such a faith from your wives ? Do you have such faith in your wives? "My husband looks upon all the women of this world except me deeming them mothers or sisters. My husband
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