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The prince learnt the Three Vedas and all the sciences within his sixteenth year. At the age of sixteen, he was a handsome figure to behold. He told himself: “We’ll get back the throne that was rightfully our father’s.” So he asked his mother: “Respected Mother, did you bring any valuables with you? I’ll trade to increase the value and get the throne of my father back.” The Queen answered: “Dear son, I did not come here empty handed. We have three kinds of valuables. We have rubies, pearls and diamonds. Any one of these kinds would be enough to get back the throne. My son, take all these and regain the throne. Don’t try to trade.”