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dinner table with gourmet preparations presented in
duplicate pots. The same foods were served in iron and
gold pots. The prostitute served each preparation from the
iron and gold pots to Ugrasravas. After he was served to
his full satisfaction, the prostitute looked at him and said,
“Did you see any difference between the food in the iron
and gold pots?” Ugrasravas answered, “No.” Then with a
grave voice she said, “Do you think there is any difference
between enjoying your wife or myself?” Ugrasravas was
shocked by her question and her serious tone of voice. She
was looking deep into his eyes as if speaking to his soul.
He remained silent.

The prostitute continued, “You should be ashamed of
yourself. You have such a sincere and devoted wife who
serves you with love and complete faithfulness. She is
ready to please your every desire. She baths, feeds, dresses,
and does everything to care for you. Her only desire is
your happiness and well-being even at the cost of her
dignity and modesty. You have no consideration for the
sacrifices she is making for your well-being. There was a
long silence. The prostitute continued to stare sternly at
Ugrasravas. Silavati bowed her head and waited. Tears
of shame flowed down the checks of Ugrasravas. When
Ugrasravas understood the incredible chastity of his wife,
he abandoned his sinful intentions and begged her for
forgiveness. Silavati stood up and thanked the prostitute.
She carried her husband home through the darkness of
the night.

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