Prakrit Proper Names (Agamic Index I) v1.c5.301

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1 A C II pp 189 190 A H p 699 3 Ajiyasena King of Vasamtapura(3) Gunacandra and Balacandra were his attendants Once while going out with the king at night they lost their swords in the way They made a thorough search but the swords could not be traced Under this circumstance Gunacandra pledged withdrawal of his right of possession of the sword Balacandra left the problem as it was After a few days the swords were recovered and placed before the king He summoned both of the attendants and asked them to take their swords back Balacandra took his sword back whereas Gunacandra expressed his inability to accept it He said to the king In order to avoid my association with the sin resulting from the use of the sword I have withdrawn my right to it This sword now does not belong to me The king was very glad to hear it 1 P jM p 441 P jH p 17