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marchant.jpg (13404 bytes) Long ago there lived an honest merchant named Dharamchand. He was very rich and he used to donate generously to the poor and the needy out of his wealth.

At one time his business fell on bad days and he suffered a heavy loss. Now he had to borrow money but these borrow money but these borrowings made him bankrupt. As it was of no use crying over misfortunes he resolved to shift to some foreign land for earning. He sold off all that he had except his weighing machine.

There was another merchant named Harakhchand in the town. Because of good business-relations Dharamchand went to him and narrated the story of his downfall.
Harakhchand expressed his deep sorrow and said, "How can I help you?" Dharamchand replied, "I've a heavy weighing machine which is difficult to carry. I'll be happy if you keep it with you until I return."

After that Dharamchand went for business and returned as successful business man. He now thought of getting his weighing machine back from Harakhchand. The later gave excuses that the machine was damaged by rats and he can only give it back, if he can buy an old one from the market. Dharamchand was shocked but said, "If it's damaged by rats than don't worry. Let's forget about it." While Dharamchand was leaving he asked Harakhchand if he would send his son Dhanpal to the river so that he can take care of the things. While Dharamchand was taking a bath.

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marchant2.jpg (10604 bytes) Harakhchand was greedy and tried to explain his son, Dhanpal, to grab to precious things, but he failed to understand it.

Near the river at the foot of the hill, there was a cave. Dharamchand asked Dhanpal to go inside the cave, while he was taking a bath. Dharamchand sealed the cave with a big stone. He returned to Harakhchand and said, "May heavens save me. While both of us were returning a big eagle lifted your son and flew away. "It's a white lie." cried Harakhchand.
While they were both quarrelling a wise man took them to the judge. When both of them told their own stories about the rats eating the weighing scale and the eagle taking away the boy, The judge thought there was some mystery. He told Harakhchand, "Return the weighing scale and Dharamchand will return you your son."

Both had abide by the judgement to get their belongings back.

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