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In the Padma Purana, the two kings, Mahendra and Prahlad, sat down comfortably on a beautiful stone platform and inquired about each other's well-being. ||8||
Mahendra then said, "My dear friend, how can I be well when my mind is constantly troubled by the thought of finding a suitable match for my daughter?" ||82||
"I have a daughter who is ready for marriage, but I am constantly wondering who I should give her to. My mind is restless." ||83||
"Ravana has many wives, and his sons, Indrajit and Meghanada, would be angry if I gave my daughter to one of them. Therefore, I am not interested in them." ||84||
"In the city of Hemapura, there is a son of King Kanakadyuti named Vidyutprabha. He will attain Nirvana in a few days." ||85||
"This news has been spread by a knowledgeable sage, and it is known throughout the world. I have also heard about it." ||86||
"Therefore, after consulting with my council of ministers, I have decided that your son, Pavananjay, should be the one to marry my daughter." ||87||
"O Prahlad, you have come here and fulfilled my desire. I am overjoyed to see you." ||88||
Prahlad, who was delighted to have his wish fulfilled, said, "My dear friend, I am also concerned about finding a suitable bride for my son." ||89||
"Your words have given me a sense of peace that cannot be expressed in words." ||90||
Then, the fathers of Anjana and Pavananjay expressed their desire to hold their wedding ceremony on the beautiful banks of the Manasa mountain. ||91||
Therefore, their armies, which were equipped with tents and filled with the sounds of elephants, horses, and foot soldiers, were stationed there. ||92||
The astrologers, who knew the movements of all the celestial bodies, declared that the wedding would be auspicious after three days. ||93||
Pavananjay had heard from his people that Anjana was a beautiful woman, and he could not bear to wait three days to see her. ||94||
Mahendra immediately got up and welcomed Prahlad with a warm embrace, expressing his joy. ||80||
After that, both kings sat down comfortably on a beautiful stone platform and inquired about each other's well-being. ||81||