severe tests. In these books, the story unfolds with King Hariçchandra facing a series of tribulations due to a curse from the sage Viśvāmitra. Initially a virtuous ruler, Hariçchandra is forced to give up his kingdom, wealth, and even sell his wife and son into servitude to fulfill his promise to the sage. Despite his hardships, including living as a lowly Chaṇḍāla and enduring endless suffering, Hariçchandra’s commitment to truth and righteousness never wavers. Ultimately, after enduring tremendous trials and displaying unparalleled integrity, he is rewarded by the gods, leading to his reunion with his family and ascendance to heaven, showing that steadfast adherence to virtue brings ultimate liberation and joy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)