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MAHAYOGI STHULABHADRA Ascetic Sthulabhadra came to this mansion for his monsoon-stay. Kosha said My lord ! this
Kosha ! My asceticbeautiful bedroom has been prepared
discipline allows me for your stay. Please
the use of this wooden make yourself
bench only. Your bed, comfortable
settee, and other things are of no
use to me.
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Next morning Kosha asked
My lord ! You used to enjoy the savoury food prepared by this humble maid. Would I still get that honour ?
Kosha ! Following the ascetic discipline I eat once a day only. I will certainly
accept any food conforming to my code
of conduct.
Disheartened Kosha consulted her maidVishakha ! In every matter he raises the question of asceticcodes. How then can I please him ? Can I not even
touch his feet?
Lady! The enchantment of music and dance can move even great sages like Vishvamitra. You may try to seduce him with
your beauty. Even ascetic Sthulabhadra will submit
before you.
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