Based on the word "artifice" (paragraph 2), in what way was Harisarman determined to accomplish his goal of becoming respected?

The way through which Harisarman decided to gain respect was by the means of 'artifice', which means trickery or deceit.

Explanation:

Harisarman is an Indian Folk, that narrates the story about a wise, wicked, and  poor Harisarman and how he tricked people to respect him.

Harisarman had committed many misdeeds, and he used to beg with his family till he met a rich householder, Sthuladatta. In the house of this rich man, Harisarman and his family worked as a servants. When in one festivity, Sthuladatta disrepected Harisarman, he decided that he will trick people into respecting him by telling them lies that he has knowledge of magical powers.

Therefore, on the basis of the word 'artifice', one can know that Harisarman wanted to accomplish the goal of being respected by tricking people into the lies about his knowledge of magical powers.

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