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time.
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as a hero and warrior. He is also equally deceptive. His ability and militaric skill are indeed unique and incomparable. He is a hero of tremendous potentialities. Therefore, we should use not strength but cleverness to avoid the danger."
King Janak was silent, thinking something deeply for some
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"Dear King! This is not a time for thinking. We have to carry out our plan at once. You must do what I do." Dasarath said in a friendly tone.
"What are we to do ?"
"I will tell you presently what we have to do. Please send for the Chief Minister."
King Janak rang the bell.
At once, a body-guard came in; and bowed to the king. The King ordered him to bring the Chief Minister, at once. Bowing to the king, the guard went out. Meanwhile, Dasarath explained everything to him; and proposed that they should leave the city in disguise before it is morning; and that they should live incognito.
The Chief Minister entered the chamber; and saluted the
king.
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"Dear Chief Minister! Salute this Yogi also", Janak said with a smile, pointing towards Dasarath.
The Chief Minister closely observed the Yogi; and at once recognized him. With a smile on his face, he saluted Dasarath. Dasarath requested King Janak to explain everything to the Chief Minister.
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"You kindly explain it to him".
Then Dasarath narrated to the Chief Minister the entire story; and he also explained his plan to him. The shrewd Chief Minister liked very much the plan of Dasarath. Hence, he heartily approved of it; and endorsed it.
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