In English
True devotion of King
Fasting on day and breaking the fast as-soon as came in, was one of the important rites that observed meticulously every fortnight. is the eleventh day of the Moon and , the twelfth day. The fast has to be broken with prayers to and the partaking of the offering made to Him as soon as, according to the lunar calendar, the twelfth lunar day has started. On one occasion, a few hours before the approach of , the great sage , reputed for his frequent fits of fury and burst of uncontrollable temper, arrived at the palace of . He was heartily welcomed by the King. pleaded with him to proceed to the Ganges, finish his ablutions and return in time for the breaking of the fast. But the sage took his own time and was nowhere evident when the crucial moment arrived. was in a fix. He consulted his preceptor who advised him to sip a few drops of sanctified water, since that could be considered breaking of the fast. On day, even water is taboo during the period of fasting. He said that had no reason to get angry, since the drops of water were taken by him only as a token to keep the vow. But when the sage came and learnt about it all, he became so wild that he cursed for having broken the fast in his absence and started the meal. As the curse took form, the (discus) of appeared on the scene and confronted .