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was so attracted by Sujyeshtha’s beauty and virtues that he
was constantly enveloped with the thoughts of attaining and
marrying her.
*Abhaykumar’s Plan
Abhaykumar learned the reason of his father’s worry. Secretly,
he entered the capital of King Cheda’s state – Vaishali and
put up a shop of cosmetics close to the palace. Sujyeshtha’s
maid started coming there to make purchases. Abhaykumar
arranged an attractive photo of King Shrenik in a prominent
place so that it would catch the maid’s eye. As expected, the
maid was attracted by the picture, and asked, “Whose photo
is this?”
“It’s our glorious King’s photo, because of whom my business
is flourishing.”
“But what is his name?”
Abhaykumar replied, “He is Magadha State’s King Shrenik.”
The maid said, “Wow! He is as handsome as the Indra-head
of all celestial beings. Can you lend me this photo to show to
my mistress?
“Who is your mistress?”
“King Cheda’s daughter Princess Sujyeshtha.”
Abhaykumar was overwhelmed. Destiny was in his favour.
* Abhaykumar was King Shrenik’s son and Minister – extremely witty
and intelligent).
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