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Simanta, a religious ceremony performed on behalf of a woman at a certain period of pregnancy. Sinhaghosha, the deposed King of Benâres. Sinhavarma, King of Anga, father of Ambâlika. Sitavarma, one of Râjahansa's ministers. Sringâlika, the nurse of Râgamanjari.
"Some time after this, the death of the old king occurred, and as the eldest son had died during his father's lifetime, of consumption brought on by dissipation and debauchery; my master, together with the other ministers, placed Sinhaghosha, a boy about five years old, on the throne, and had him carefully educated.
When the seizure of the king was known, those who were previously well-disposed to my father immediately joined us, and all opposition ceased. Soon afterwards I married the princess, who looked on me as her deliverer from the dungeon; Sinhaghosha was deposed; and I, having double claim to the throne, was acknowledged king in his stead.
"The queen hearing this, immediately told her husband, 'Kâmapâla has quarrelled with his fairy wife, and she has left him. There is nothing now to prevent your proceeding against him as you please. "Sinhaghosha, longing to be freed from restraint, caused his minister to be arrested, when he came the next day to the palace, as usual, unsuspicious of danger.
I then painted on the wall near her a pair of chakravâkas in loving attitude, gently took off her ring, replacing it with mine, and slipped out without disturbing any of the sleepers. There was at that time among the prisoners a man named Sinhaghosha, formerly a chief officer of police, but now imprisoned through a false accusation made by Kantaka.
After this I went to the forest, to see Mâríchi. I found him restored to his former condition, and able to give me the desired information. From him I learnt that you would be here about this time. In the morning after my escape, Sinhaghosha informed the king of what had happened, and how Kantaka had been killed when about to enter the princess's apartments.
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