and compromise between partners. When they try to conquer each other, they fail together. Giving birth to a child is not to be taken casually. The penance of parents, especially the mother is essential for developing a good culture in the child. In that sense, Dundukari was a victim of evil emotions of both his mothers who conspired against his innocent father.

Dundukari’s liberation…

Dundukari started torturing his mother now, unable to bear this Dhunduli commits suicide. As he was left alone, Dhundukari brought home many immoral women. Those ladies decided to kill him to steal his wealth. After killing Dundukari they buried the body, thus Dhundukari became a “Pretham”- unrestful spirit – and started wandering aimlessly.

Gokarna came to know of the death of Dhunduli and Dundukari at Gaya. He did Gaya Sraddham, the most important ritual for giving Mukthi to the departed souls. So Gokarna was so surprised when he saw Dundukari’s spirit when he returned to his village.