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In the Padma Purana, it is said that, "Hearing the words of Devyati, Kaikeyi conceived. Pleased by the story of the Purana, he bowed to the Lord of the Jinas." ||302|| He remained for a while, happy with Narada, engaged in delightful stories and the births of great men, full of variety. ||303|| Then Marutva, with folded hands, his head bowed to the ground, bowed to Ravana and spoke thus. ||304|| "I am your servant, O Lanka! Be pleased with me, O Lord! Due to ignorance, evil deeds are indeed committed by beings." ||305|| "Please accept this girl, whose name is Kanakaprabha. You are indeed the recipient of beautiful things." ||306|| Ravana, who was compassionate to the humble, accepted her and, with continuous progress in his happiness, married her. ||307|| Marutva, pleased, honored Ravana's vassals and warriors with vehicles, clothes, ornaments, and other things, as was appropriate. ||308|| While enjoying himself with Kanakaprabha, a daughter was born to Ravana at the end of a year, named Kritachitra. ||309|| Because she created wonder with her form, a picture, for those who saw her, she was aptly named Kritachitra. She, like a living embodiment of beauty, stole the hearts of all. ||310|| The valiant vassals of Dashaanan, whose enthusiasm was fueled by victory and whose bodies were full of brilliance, played here and there on the earth. ||311|| Seeing those powerful vassals of Dashaanan, he who bore the title of 'king' became extremely humble, filled with fear at the destruction of his pleasures. ||312|| Seeing the middle part of Bharatavarsha, adorned with golden mountains and rivers, the Vidyadharas were filled with wonder. ||313|| Some Vidyadharas said, "It would be good if we stayed here. Surely, even heaven is not more beautiful than this place." ||314|| Others said, "Seeing this country, we will not have any reason to return to Lanka, to see our families." ||315||
How can people do this? ||301||