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Anjana and Pavananjay
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"Not one; you may ask for two”, said King Mahendra encouraging him.
King Mahendra's encouraging words removed all his hesitation. He opened his heart; and said;
"I desire that your daughter, Anjana should marry my son, Pavananjay. This is my wish”.
The moment he saw Anjana he decided that he should make Anjana his daughter-in-law. He felt that Anjana would be an excellent match to Pavananjay.
This was also the innate desire of King Mahendra. He did not hesitate even a little; he at once happily gave his consent. Not only this; in order to celebrate the marriage as soon as possible, he wanted to get an auspicious Muhurta fixed; so he at once sent for his court-priest.
When the court-priest came King Mahendra said smiling joyfully.
"Revered priest! Please fix an auspicious day for the marriage of Anjana so that the marriage may take place without delay". Having said this to the Purohit, he looked towards King Prahlad.
King Prahlad also expressing his consent, said;
“Yes, Yes! Why delay in an auspicious matter ? An auspicious plan should be carried out without delay".
The court-priest, seeing that both the Kings desired the marriage to take place as soon as possible, thought that if he fixed up an auspicious and favourable day and if there was
, both the Kings would be displeased; so he, instead of thinking of the matter in a subtle and careful manner, taking into consideration all details, thought of it grossly and said at once;
"Dear King ! The thirtieth day from to-day is quite auspicious".
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