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When they had been for some time seated there, Dhanamittra returned, accompanied by Upahâravarma, Pramati, Mitragupta, Mantragupta, Visruta, Prahâravarma King of Mithila, Kâmapâla lord of Benâres, and Sinhavarma King of Anga.
They were named severally Pramati, Mitragupta, Mantragupta, and Visruta, and were brought up together with the young prince. Some time after the birth of these children, a certain muni brought a very beautiful boy to the king, and said: "Having gone lately into the forest to collect kusa-grass and fuel, I met a woman, evidently in great distress.
Having heard this story, the prince remarked: "You have done no deeds of blood, but have gained your ends by gentleness and ingenuity. This is the way approved of by the wise." Then turning to Mitragupta, he said "It is now your turn," and he immediately began his story thus:
Mantra, a verse or chapter in the vedas, any prayer or words recited as a charm. Mâríchi, a great muni seduced by Kâmamanjari. Matanga, a brahman who went down to Pâtâla together with Râjavâhana. Mithila, a city or country, called also Videha. Mitragupta, one of the nine companions of Râjavâhana. Muni, a holy man devoted to study, meditation, and penance.
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