![]() But one day his attention was drawn to a merchant sitting alone. Then as he wandered about the lovely hermitage, driven by his obsessions, he hardly noticed the peaceful wild animals and the serene disciples of Medhas. He even worried about the welfare of his war-elephant. He grieved for the city and its people, wondering if they were properly cared for. He imagined all the ways they could squander his wealth. He brooded on his betrayal by his former ministers. ![]() He wandered about the forest, hi s mind distraught by his problems. ![]() The king left on the pretext of hunting and sought refuge in the dense forest at the hermitage of a noble Rishi called Medhas. Even his own ministers became corrupt and turned against him, robbing him of his army and all his wealth. These kings were not as powerful as Suratha, but they joined forces and reduced his kingdom to a single city. His enemies were the kings who destroyed the Kola people. He looked after his subjects like a loving father. Long ago, a king named Suratha reigned over the whole wide land.
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