The king was almost in tears.He could not bear to imagine his three year old son going into the forest to live and spend his entire childhood
The 'Royal Minister' told the king not to worry too much on this issue.He told the king, "I am not asking you to leave him alone in the forest.The great sage 'Sabdhadhara lives in the forest.He is a great teacher.You request him to accept your son as his ward and disciple. He will look after him well and teach him everything to become a fineking".
The king's anixety was diminished after hearing to his Minister.The prince was named 'Sura Varma'.
When 'Suravarma' completed three years, the king took him to the Ashram of great sage 'Shabhdhara' He also brought a herd of finest cows, cart loads of paddy and pulses along with him
The king prostrated at the feet of the sage who was meditating under a tree.The sage opened his eyes and grasped instantly.
He smiled with compassion and said "Oh, King ! please get up and forget your worries. Your son will be safe here with me. I foresee a bright future for him. So go back to your capital with peace of mind and take care your kingdom till your son returns".
The king handed over his son 'Suravarma' along with all the gifts he brought and returned to his capital. 'Suravarma' was intelligent and brave. Under the careful guidence and guardianship of the sage,he grew up as a fine individual. Twelve years passed without any accident.
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