ASOKA AS A BROTHER

Asoka became gloomy. From that gloom alone emerged light--an odd idea flashed across his mind. Instantly he wished to give a shape to it. He determined to convert his brother by an ingenious stratagem. Anything wrong? Absolutely not! He only aimed at the reclamation of his own brother prodigal for a purpose noble.

In consequence, he conspired with his trusted lieutenants and confidant ministers to co-operate with him in the execution of his plot. They listened to him and nodded. Soon a trap was set up for Vitasoka.

Unsuspecting Vitasoka was fortunately caught up in the trap. He was produced before Asoka, the Justice-in-Chief of the land, for judgement.

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