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Those other sons of Lakshmana, who were strong and full of vigor, were ready to attack Lavana and Ankusha out of anger, because they were the sons of Vaidehi. ||28|| Then, those eight valiant brothers, who were eager to show off their prowess, were calmed by those beautiful maidens, just as a group of snakes is calmed by mantras. ||26|| Those eight brothers, along with the other brothers, said, "Brothers, be at peace. What is to be done with these two auspicious maidens now? Women are naturally deceitful, and those whose minds are attached to other men are even more so. So, who is the noble-hearted one who would desire to be afflicted by their affections? Even though these maidens have conquered the goddesses, what use are they to us? Therefore, if you wish your own well-being, turn your minds away from them." ||30-32|| Thus, by the words of those eight Kumaras, the group of brothers was subdued, just as a group of horses is subdued by reins. ||33|| At the place where those excellent maidens had chosen the sons of Sita, a tumultuous sound of music arose. ||34|| The flutes, conch shells, drums, cymbals, and kettledrums, which filled the entire horizon, made a beautiful sound that captivated the minds and ears. ||35|| Just as the lesser gods are filled with sorrow when they see the glory of Indra, so too were the sons of Lakshmana filled with distress when they saw the glory of the Swayamvara. ||36|| They thought, "We are the sons of Narayana, adorned with brilliance and radiance, endowed with youthful vigor, possessing excellent helpers, and powerful. ||37|| What quality are we lacking that these maidens did not choose any of us, but instead chose the sons of Janaki, abandoning us all?" ||38|| Or, what is the wonder in this? This is the way of the world. Due to the strange workings of karma, this world of moving and unmoving beings is strange indeed. ||39|| Whatever is destined to be obtained by whom, where, how, and why, is surely obtained by him there, in that way, and for that reason. ||40||
1. Tato'shtabhih m. | 2. Sukanyabhih m. j. | 3. Bhujangamatulam balam j. | 4. Sahridayah b.,k. | 5. Vivartadhva- | 6. Pragrahairapi m. | 7. Turangachanchalam m. | 8. Yattu m. | 9. Shushravu- m. |