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THE WAY OF LIFE
They are transient and perishable. The pleasures of the worldly life are not really pleasures. They cause only sorrow. Do you know how dreadful the consequences will be of sensual delights when they ripen and bear their poisonous fruits? I advise you not to fight this battle. You will only repent your action if you fight this battle because you are fighting it against your brother". Nami was amazed to hear this. He asked her, “Who is my brother ?"
The Sadhvi replied, “Chandrayash is your brother”. Namiraj could not understand her words. He asked her in amazement, "How is this ?”
THE DESPAIR OF THE SADHVIJI
The Sadhvi narrated the entire story to Namiraj. She pointed out the ring that was there on Nami's finger and said, "Read the name which is inscribed on your ring. It is your father's name. I am your mother". She prevailed upon him not to fight the war but Namiraj did not agree to give up his decision to fight the war. He said, "He may be my brother but I want my elephant back. If he comes here and surrenders my elephant to me, I will not fight against him. Otherwise, I will surely fight this battle”.
The Sadhvi was in despair. She suddenly remembered, and thought, “This boy has not suckled my milk. Another thing; when passions are intense patience gets paralysed and sound advice does not sound sweet and convinced him of the truth”.
The Sadhviji wanted to prevent the war somehow or the other. She decided to go into Sudarshanpur and to speak to Chandrayash. She entered the city; and approached the gates of the palace. The soldiers at the gate opened the gate when they saw the Sadhviji. She straight went into the palace.
On seeing her, Chandrayash recognised at once his mother. He exclaimed, “Oh, she is my mother! The noble lady who gave birth to me!" He saluted her feet with politeness, devotion and reverence. He offered her a seat of dignity and sent for all the members of the royal family. On hearing who she
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