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492. भर्छुन्यायः
 
Cf. भैरवप्रियन्यायः
 
Once a king assigned the task of controlling the robbers
to his minister called Bharchu. He finished the work
successfully but stayed back to complete his job. The
persons who were jealous of him, spread the rumour
that Bharchu was killed in an encounter with the
robbers. So another person was appointed as the
minister. Bharchu wanted to return to his capital but he
got the news of the appointment of another minister.
He was disgusted and remained in the forest. When
the enemy came to know about it, they told the king
that he had become a goblin.
 
This incident gives rise to an opinion that once a person
is defamed, he remains in that condition only.
 
- सा० 394
 
493. भल्लूककम्बलभ्रान्तिन्यायः
 
Laukikanyayakośa
 
This maxim is based on an event. Once a big tree was
floating on the current of a river. A bear was also
being carried along with it. Thinking that it is some
blanket, two persons jumped in the current of water to
catch it. But, alas, the bear pounced on them and killed
both of them. The maxim avers that any rash action
ultimately leads to ruin.
 
4.94. भल्लूकमुष्टि न्यायः
 
This maxim describes the firm grip of any person by
giving an example of a bear whose hold is so firm that
it becomes very difficult for any person to get release
out of it.
 
495. भस्मंच्छन्नाग्निन्यायः
 
The maxim informs that a bright man may seem to be