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only to one household for begging and for breaking fast. I do not decide in advance for whose house I will beg. If I get some food, it is well and good; and if I don't get, it is equally good. If I do not get food from that household, then I again undergo another month's fast. I do not draw lines between the king and the poor."
There were only five days left for the completion of present month. Gunsen insisted :
“Prabhu ! Please favour us with your visit this time and oblige me by accepting food from me.”
gnisharma replied :
"King ! there is no guarantee even for the next minute So how can I promise five days advance ! Yes, one thing is there ! I will keep in mind your wish.” . By this sort of encouraging reply, Gunsen was impressed. Even Acharya
