Dohira
With great humility, Raja got Rani to come to good terms.
He started to love her even more but did not grasp the mystery.(11)
The ruler who is not diligent, and trusts a woman,
Who is attached to another person, is ruined through her.(l.2)
Win the confidence of others but never divulge your secrets.
Prevailing like this, Raja can rule with bliss.(13)(1)
Fiftieth Parable of Auspicious Chritars Conversation of the Raja and the Minister, Completed with Benediction. (50)(833)
Chaupaee
In the country of Marwar a Shah used to live. He dealt with a lot of wealth
He used to earn by giving money on interest but he also, considerable donated in charities and alms.(1)
His wife Sheel Manjari was very cool-hearted, she was the embodiment, the Sun and the Moon.
But she lived by adoring her husband, and would not sip water even without his sight. (2)
Because her husband was very handsome; he was as if, God’s special creation.
His name was Udhe Karan, whereas wife was known as Sheel Manjari.(3)
Dohira
The Shah’s features were very attractive,
And without the care of the world, the women would fall for him.(4)
Chaupaee
Fascinated by his looks, one woman was extremely captivated.
She pondered over what to do to win over the Shah.(5)
She created friendship with Shah’s wife and
declared her as her righteous sister.(6)
‘Listen, you the wife of Shah, I tell you tale which would eliminate you ego.
‘The way your husband is handsome, my husband is very pretty too.(7)
Dohira
‘There is no unlikeness between your and my husband.
‘Let us try and ascertain who is he, whether your husband or mine.(8)
Chaupaee
‘Today, in the afternoon, I will bring my husband and show him to you.’
The Shah’s wife did not perceive and she became eager to see her husband.(9)
That woman, then, told the .Shah, ‘your wife is of bad character.'