Passage 8

In English

joins

While was busy talking to them, He saw a person rushing towards Him, calling out His name. This man was followed by four servants. The warriors stopped them and asked them many questions. , who was the person in question, replied: “I come from and am called . I am the brother of , the Emperor of . Since my brother is indulging in nefarious activities against , the incarnation of Lord , I do not wish to live with him. I am a devotee of and I have come to seek His Grace.” Hearing these words of , advised , “Lord! should not be trusted, since he is the brother of our enemy. He has come to spy on our activities and pass on the information to .” Different people advised in different ways. Then said, “O ! A king has two types of enemies, enemies who rise from his own family and clan and enemies who hail from the neighbouring kingdom. This is not of your clan. He does not belong to a neighbouring kingdom of , either. Hence there is no scope for him to harbour any evil against You, like passing on our secrets to . Observe his devotion and treat him accordingly.” appreciated the advice of . He called to one side and asked him to relate his story.