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Sulsa’s Solution

Generally Nagrathik’s thoughts were in sync with Sulsa’s views.

But this time he could not digest her words and pacify his
desire for a son. At such a time, Sulsa said –

“It seems that I am not fortunate enough to become a mother.
It would be better if you married another woman. I will take
care of her like my younger sister. I ensure you there will be
no tiffs between us and it is quite possible that your intense
desire for a son will be fulfilled.”

Nagrathik turned a deaf ear towards Sulsa because he had

pledged not to have a second wife. Thus, he replied,

“What are you saying? In this birth, even if some king offers
me his kingdom along with his daughter, I will refuse the
proposal because I cannot imagine another woman as my
wife. If you cannot conceive a child, it is okay. Which wise
man will forsake rubies for pebbles? If I am destined to have
a child, it will be through you or else I do not want one.”

Now, Sulsa got the complete picture of Nagrathik’s mind and
did not insist any further. She was now concerned about

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