In English
was an impartial and fair judge
Once, there was a contest between , the son of , and , the son of the Sage . It was agreed that whoever lost the contest should forfeit his life to the winner. Both of them prayed to to act as the judge for the contest, being convinced that he would be totally impartial and fair. agreed to act as judge because he was pledged to uphold truth, without any other consideration. After watching the contest, declared as the winner and his own son, , as the loser. Unable to control his joy over the verdict, embraced and said: "! It is because of unflinching upholders of Truth like you that the world shines in all its glory. If there were no meritorious people on earth, how can there be light in the world? ! Because of your adherence to truth you gave the verdict against your own son." knew that whoever lost the contest should pay forfeit with his life. But that did not deter him from pronouncing the verdict against his son. There is no greater than Truth - "." was not swayed by any sense of paternal love. He shed no tears. He watched the outcome of his judgment with a sense of fulfillment. Recognising the utter dedication of to Truth and Righteousness, declared: “! your devotion to Truth will restore the life of your son. I am not claiming his life as the reward for my victory. I am giving back your son's life to you.