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vishwaditya, the king of Magadh, heard that a great physician who lived in the neighbouring kingdom had invented an edible magic substance, which, if eaten with sweetmeat, would give one long life. He invited the physician through his messengers. The physician arrived with four sweetmeat balls mixed with the magic substance. The delighted king ordered his soldiers to bring a big garland made of very attractive looking and scented flowers, and himself garlanded the physician. The king's joy knew no bounds at sight of the contents of the plate. While the physician was about to offer the sweetmeat balls to the king, the court jester rushed forward, picked up a ball and began eating it. Everyone present in the court was astonished. "Take hold of the mad chap!" shouted the king. The king's bodyguards did so. The half eaten sweetmeat. "Take hold of the mad chap!" shouted the king. The king's bodyguards did so. The half eaten sweetmeat ball fell from his hand. "How dare you touch the magic thing meant for me? Be ready to face the consequence-death!" The jester shed tears. "No use crying", said the king. "I am crying for you, my Lord!" replied the jester. "Why?" asked the king. "My lord, by eating only half of the magic thing, I am going to die. What will happen to you when you eat the whole of the