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tawards him. He came near and asked with surprise :
“Dhandev ! You here? How is it that you are alone and in such a condi'tion ?io
Dhandev was surprised. He said :
"Great ascetic ! How do you know me ? I have never seen you." 1. The ascetic replied : “You had done
good to me. I am obligeded to you. I am Mahendradatt the gambler. Because of your grace and advice I could sacrifice shat bad habit. Now I do penance here · leaving the worldly life. But how is it that you are put in such a condition ???
Dhandev replied only this much, “This is only the play of our Karmas.”
The ascetic became glad. He taught him one Mantra. The name of the Mantra
