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Detachment internally and perform-- ance of the duties outwardly.' Though he ruled over the people, king Jay lived as unattached a life as the lotus in the water.
One day, Mother Lilavati came to Jay. she said : “Dear son ! You are quite vir-. tuous; but your brother Vijay is totally different. You love him, but he hates you and does many conspirations to get your throne. He forgets that you are his brother."
Jay saw that there were visible signs of gloom and worry on her face. She is very unhappy by the conduct of her younger son.
“Mother, how am I at fault in this ?". Jay asked.
“Son ! I don't say you are at fault. Why does he try to snatch away the kingdom from you?";
