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The Kathá Sarit Ságara; or, Ocean of the Streams of Story

(Vetála 10.)

Project Gutenberg EPUB3 edition Somadeva Bhatta, active 11th century and Tawney, C. H. (Charles Henry)
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Then Trivikramasena went and took the Vetála from the aśoka-tree, and put him on his shoulder once more, and set out; and as he was going along, the Vetála said from the top of his shoulder, “You are weary, king, so listen to this tale that is capable of dispelling weariness.”

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The Kathá Sarit Ságara; or, Ocean of the Streams of Story, Project Gutenberg eBook #40588

Note. Story of Madanasená and her rash promise.