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Emperor Samprati After twelve days Sunanda put the infant in
Son! God blesses those Kunal's lap and said
whose endeavours are Son! How beautiful and lovely
good. You will also have your son is. The auspicious
to make some efforts. marks on his body, fate-line, and aura on his face indicate
Mother! Tell me that he will one day be a great
what a blind Mauryan emperor.
man like me
could do? God willing, it will
be so.
Son! You should go to Patliputra.
No, you should please the King of Magadh with the art of your music. And then seek a kingdom for
your son.
Should I go and beg
from my father?
Kunal uttered in disappointment.
The governess advised.
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