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JAIN RAMAYAN
"Shall I tell you?"
"Surely, I am eager to know who the person is."
"Anjali !"
"Anjali.... ?"
"Yes, my younger sister, Anjali."
For a few moments, Dasarath kept looking at Kaikayi with fixed eyes. Involuntarily Kaikayi's face became ruddy.
"Is the King of Ayodhya doubting my words ?"
"I am not doubting your words but I am really wondering whether...."
"Is it because Anjali is yet a young maid ?"
"She is young. Moreover, she lacks experience".
"Then don't you attach any importance to the education and training she obtained for seven years in the ashram of Gaudpad ?"
"Surely I do; but here....in this matter....
"You need not worry. I know her very well. She possesses all the worth, ability and skill which we are looking for."
Dasarath was silent. He did not utter a single word.
Kaikayi said again :
"There is a point...
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"What is it?"
"We have to give Virdev a suggestion".
"What is it?"
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"The suggestion is this. Virdev has to act heroically; and the planning will be made by Anjali, Virdev will have to act according to her plans."
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