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Having said this, Pṛthu, with folded hands, bowed down and said, "O heroes! May you forgive my ignorance-born fault." ||5||
"Your greatness has not come within the reach of my mind, just as the sun's rays do not reach the lotus." ||56||
"It is only for the wise that the introduction of their lineage and character is appropriate. It is not appropriate for the Bharatyas, for it is fraught with doubt." ||60||
"Who is the fool who does not know the power of fire to burn the forest, just by seeing it burn?" ||61||
"You two are the supreme heroes, born of a great lineage, and you are our masters, bringing us happiness." ||62||
Thus praised, the two princes bowed their heads, their anger completely subsided, and their faces were calm. ||63||
Then, when the kings, headed by Vajrajāṅgha, arrived, there was a friendship between the two heroes and Pṛthu, in the presence of all. ||64||
"It is true that noble-minded people are pleased by mere salutations, for the flow of rivers does not uproot the humble Vetasa plants." ||65||
Then, Pṛthu, with great pomp, brought the two heroes, who brought joy to all, into the city. ||66||
There, Pṛthu decided to give his daughter Kanakamalā, adorned with great wealth, to the hero Madanāṅkaśa. ||67||
Then, the two heroes, skilled in action, spent one night there and set out from the city to conquer this entire earth. ||68||
Surrounded by the kings of Suhma, Anga, Magadha, Vanga, and Podanapura, the two princes were ready to go to Lokākṣanagara. ||69||
With a large army, the two heroes, happily attacking the many countries connected to it, reached near Lokākṣanagara. ||70||
Just as the wings of Garuda disturb the serpent, so did they disturb the king Kubera-kanta, who was proud there. ||71||
"Give it, be careful to stand up, or you will be forced to stand up." ||57||