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Planning The Invasion Of Magadha
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Anjali went away. When she came, she was active like a deer but when she went out her radiant face had grown serious and thoughtful. Kaikayi was happy; and relieved as if a great burden had been removed from her head. She was confident that Anjali would act with incisive intelligence and carefulness. She visualised success for Dasarath's endeavour as she thought of Anjali going with Virdev to Magadha.
When Kaikayi was lost in her thoughts, King Dasarath came there. She was flabbergasted and stood up. She woke up from her deep thoughtfulness. King Dasarath sat on a seat of state. Kaikayi sat at his feet.
“My dear Queen! I have made you sleepless by entangling you with political problems. Unnecessarily, I have caused much agitation to you”.
: "No, my dear Lord ! I enjoy supreme happiness in the presence of the King of Ayodhya. Why should I be agitated when I am doing my duty for my Lord”.
"I had a discussion with Virdev”. “How did you feel?”
“I felt very happy. 'Virdev is the very embodiment of heroism, valour and loyalty. Certainly, he is commendable Such loyal officers are very rare indeed”.
“Then, whom shall we send with him ?”
“We have to send with him a person of sharp and incisive intelligence because it is a long distance to go and on the way, they have to face many difficulties and calamities. The way is hard and the task is an extraordinary one”.
“Then, what have you thought about it?” “I have chosen such a worthy person”.
“Dear Queen! Who is that heroic person? Let us also know it".
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