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Yes, Sulsa was undergoing tremendous pain but her love for
the Lord exceeded her attachment towards the body and
thus she did not fall at the Devta’s feet and beg him to reduce
her pain at any cost. Her words did not depict helplessness
or misery. Instead it reflected the depth of her faith and

understanding, her strength and straightforwardness.

She had unbreakable faith in the Karma theory. She knew
that the power of karma was far more than the power of the
Devta. Thus, she displayed a readiness to bear the effects of
those karmas. Why would she feel helpless and low? Why

would she desire for more than the limitations of her karma?
If at times, these inauspicious karmas are mighty, then ensure
that you bear them without any dejection or agitation. All
this is a result of a pure religious outlook.

The Devta’s Reaction

He was highly impressed by Sulsa’s attitude and thus said,
“Your pain will be eliminated but the after effect of taking
32 tablets at one stroke cannot be nullified. As a result, if any
1 of the 32 sons die, the remaining 31 will also immediately
pass away.”

Saying so, he pacified Sulsa’s abdominal pain and disappeared.
Sulsa felt relieved and narrated the entire incident to her
husband, Nagrathik. He was glad that Sulsa was relieved of
the pain, but at the same time the other instance alarmed
him –

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