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Planning The Invasion Of Magadha
Virdev was valiant. He was a mine of unexampled strength, but he was not yet experienced in political affairs. He possessed heroism but he did not possess the patience and experience necessary to evaluate and realize the nature of a political situation. Dasarath who was sensible, knew this truth very well. Therefore, he thought it proper and necessary to send some worthy and capable person with him to Magadha. Dasarath discussed the matter with Kaikayi. Kaikayi, when consulted about the matter, kept thinking for a while, because they had to send with Virdev a person whose nature, heroism and ability were known to them very well. Moreover, he should be an ideal companion and assistant to him in every respect. Not only that; his loyalty should be above all doubts and suspicions.
Kaikayi was lost in deep thoughtfulness. She thought of every remarkable person in Kautukmangal; but she could not decide upon choosing anyone as being worthy of that high office. Even while Kaikayi was thus thinking of the matter, her younger sister Anjali came there.
"Dear sister! I think today you are deeply worried about something".
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"Ah!...."
"Sister! Are you awake or are you lost in the dream-world? Ah! You were not so deeply worried even at the time of your Swayamvar... Anjali said making fun of her in a genial
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manner.
"Tell me, Oh Queen! What the matter is. I wonder what problem has been worrying you thus !" Saying this, Anjali sat in Kaikayi's lap. For a moment, Kaikayi kept looking at her. Anjali also kept looking at Kaikayi's face which was full of agitation.
Anjali had returned home after having completed her education at the ashram of Gurudev Gaudpad. Of course, the Gurudev desired that she must carry out studies for some more time; but she came home to attend Kaikayi's Swayamvar. King Shubhmati
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| SR No. | 002022 |
| Book Title | Jain Ramayana Part 2 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Bhadraguptasuri |
| Publisher | Vishvakalyan Prakashan Trust Mehsana |
| Publication Year | 2000 |
| Total Pages | 518 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English, Mythology, & Story |
| File Size | 23 MB |