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## Chapter Two Hundred and Two
**25.**
The river appeared between the two heroes, who were eager to capture the city, just as thirst arises for one who is about to attain liberation. ||12||
The army, weary from the journey, was stationed near the river, like the great army of the gods near the river Nandana. ||122||
Hearing of the enemy army stationed nearby, Rama and Lakshmana were filled with wonder. ||123||
"Who is this mortal who desires death so quickly, approaching us under the pretext of war?" ||124||
Narayana immediately commanded Viradhit, the king, "Prepare the army for war without delay." ||125||
"Let the Vidhyadhara kings, bearing the banners of Vrupa, Naga, and Vanara, be informed of the impending battle." ||126||
"As you command," said Viradhit, the king of the birds, and summoning the kings, including Sugriva, he prepared for war. ||127||
Upon seeing the messenger, all the Vidhyadhara kings, with their vast armies, arrived in Ayodhya. ||128||
Meanwhile, Siddhartha and Narada, their hearts filled with anxiety, quickly informed Prabhammandala of the situation. ||129||
Hearing of Sita's plight, Prabhammandala, filled with paternal love, was overcome with sorrow. ||130||
Filled with grief, wonder, and joy, Prabhammandala, with his father, quickly boarded a celestial chariot, as swift as thought, and, accompanied by his entire army, set out for Paundarika-pura, his heart filled with love. ||131-132||
Seeing Prabhammandala, her father, and mother, Sita, whose grief was renewed, rose quickly and embraced them all, tears streaming down her face. She lamented, overwhelmed by the pain of her abandonment and other sorrows. ||133-134||
Prabhammandala, with great difficulty, comforted her, saying, "O Devi! Your sons have done well.