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One Hundred Chapters
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The lady of noble mind did not tolerate even a slight transgression of an order, even in playful activities, and she would furrow her brows in confusion even in tasks done with great speed. ||13|| Although mirrors with desired gems were present nearby, she developed a habit of looking at the edge of a drawn sword. ||14|| She disliked the sound of the bow, which was not pleasing to women, and had the string removed from the veena. ||15|| Her eyes found great delight in caged lions, and her head bowed only with great difficulty, as if it were fixed in place. ||16||
When the ninth month was complete, and the moon was in the Shravana constellation, on the full moon day of the Shravana month, the auspicious Sita, adorned with all auspicious signs and with a face like the full moon, gave birth to two sons, bringing joy and happiness. ||17-18||
At their birth, the people became like dancers, and the sounds of conch shells, drums, and cymbals filled the air. ||19|| The king, filled with joy, celebrated a grand festival, like that of the mad people of the world, and it was filled with beautiful wealth. ||20|| One of the sons was adorned with the name Anangalavana, and the other, with a meaningful purpose, was adorned with the name Madanankusha. ||21||
Then, those two boys, the sprouts of a valiant man, grew up, bringing joy to their mother's heart. ||22|| Mustard seeds were placed on their heads for protection, and they shone like sparks of blazing fire, symbolizing their prowess. ||23|| Their bodies, tinged with the yellow of saffron, seemed to be enveloped in their natural brilliance, which was becoming increasingly evident. ||24|| The rows of large, tiger-like claws, set in gold, adorned their hearts like a cluster of budding shoots. ||25|| Their first, unspoken words, captivating the minds of all, seemed like the truth of their birth, signifying that their birth was a holy day. ||26|| Their charming smiles, like flowers, attracted the hearts of people, like bees attracted to honey. ||27||
The words began to be uttered spontaneously. ||12||