Long long ago, there was a king named Badsa. He was a great ruler and everyone loved him except his own son named Agni.
Agni was wicked and evil. Unlike his father, he had darkness in his heart and even Kind Badsa knew about this. One day during court time, Agni entered the room and announced, "I am ready to take over the throne. I want you to step down my father and give me your throne. If not be ready for the consequences as I will form an army to overthrow you."
Badsa knew that if he fights his son, Agni will go to any extent and the fight will not be good for the kingdom. Badsa had no other choice and he had to give the throne to his son without a fight.
Badsa was ashamed of his act as he didn't put the fight and because of him now the kingdom will be under the bad influence of Agni, thus he decided he would spend his life in the forest in mediation.
Meanwhile, in his kingdom, Agni tormented his subjects and the kingdom grew very unhappy.
One day, as Badsa sat in meditation, he heard an old woman sobbing loudly. When he asked what the matter was, she replied, “I have only one son and a demon has vowed to eat him tonight!”
Disturbed by what he had just heard, Badsa offered to sacrifice himself to the demon.
The old woman and her son tried to convince him to change his mind but the king was adamant to help her out.
As per his plan, when the demon arrived later that night, Badsa offered himself. The demon did not think twice before quickly eating the king. Thus, the old woman’s son was saved.
Here, Betal asked King Vikramaditya, “What do you think of the old king’s sacrifice?”
King Vikramaditya thought for a moment and then replied, “There is no sacrifice here. This was not a selfless act by the king. He felt guilt for leaving his subjects at the hands of his unworthy son and offered himself to the demon in the hope of achieving moksha.
Betal replied, “I think you are right in your judgment. But since you have spoken, I will fly back to my peepul tree.”
Saying this, Betal flew away, leaving King Vikramaditya to draw his sword and chase him once more.
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Story By - Vikram Betal Collections
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