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174 TWO PRAKRIT VERSIONS OF THE MAŅIPATI-CARITA 481. Astounded in mind at seeing it he took seeds of the
palāśa tree, went to his own town and sowed them in
an excellent garden. 482. He watered the plant again and again until it had become
a big tree, and still he did not cease watering it, being
eager to have the flowers. 483. But watered in this way it became delicate and put forth
many shoots yet did not flower, so in a rage he kindled
a fire at its root. 484. and it matured into a tree and this palāśa tree at once
flowered. In just the same way how is this woman
to be won by men who are intent on being conciliatory? 485. Moreover because of her inborn nature even though
repeatedly persuaded she does not heed her own interest.
Do not listen . We shall follow each of us his own interest. 486. He who furthers his own interest also furthers his neigh
bour's and is greatly esteemed like the goat to which
King Brahmadatta gave the jewelled necklace. 487. The elephant rider then asked: Who was this king
Brahmadatta ?' The groom then replied, whilst
Magadhasenā listened : 488. In the city of Kampilla which is like a tilaka for the
women who are the glory of the Pañcāla country there was a king Brahmadatta, lord of the six regions
of Bharata. 489. One day he went out from the city to exercise his horse
and, being carried away by the animal found himself
in a great forest. 490. The horse grew exhausted and stopped and by following
the track of its hooves the troops followed him and
brought him back to his city. 491. At night in his dwelling house the king was asked by his
principal queen: 'How did the horse run away with
you and what happened to you, pleasant or unpleasant?' 492. The king said: 'Listen, my queen, the king of the Yavana
country sent me a splendid horse, distinguished by its beauty and lucky marks.
| SR No. | 007017 |
| Book Title | Two Prakrit Versions of Manipati Charitra |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | R Williams |
| Publisher | Royal Asiatic Society |
| Publication Year | 1959 |
| Total Pages | 384 |
| Language | English, Prakrit |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 9 MB |