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After the coronation the state priest asked Yamadand
To which great clan do you belong?
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THE AWAKENING OF KARKANDU
The state priest trembled with anger. He summoned all the prominent Brahmins of the state and said
Our new king is the son of a chandal. The divine aura of the Brahmins of the state where a chandal rules disappear.
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I am a chandal from Dantapur My profession is to guard cremation ground.
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Hearing this Karkandu lost his temper. He took his scepter in his hand and roared
I have not got the kingdom by begging for it.
TOYA
I have been chosen by fate for my virtues.
The Brahmins threatened the minister and the commander
What have you done?
If the chandal remains the king all Brahmins will leave the state and go elsewhere.
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