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JAIN RAMAYAN
"Yes, I know." “But where did you learn it ?" "Here ...... in Ayodhya". "I hope you are not afraid of war”. "When you are with me, why should I fear anything ?” “Then, get ready”.
Nayana's joy knew no bounds. She hurried to her room to get ready. After Nayana went away, the queen put on warlike dress. She put on an impenetrable armour and fixed her dagger on her waist-belt. She held her tremendous bow called Dhananjaya Danushya on her left shoulder and she tied the quiver over her back. She took a lance in one hand and a sharp and radiant sword in the other.
The elders of the family put on her forehead a mark of Kumkum as an auspicious sign. The elderly ladies, enthusiastically sang songs of victory and bestowed their blessings upon her in accordance with the traditions of the family.
"Oh great queen! May you attain victory over our enemies. May your name dwell on the tongues of the people of Ayodhya for ages and ages, and may the songs of your glory be resounding even in heaven always glorifying your valour!”
The Court-priest advised the queen to set off on her campaign in an auspicious moment. In one leap, the queen Simhika mounted her horse. After that Nayana also equipped with weapons, mounted her horse.
The commander Sumukh taking with him one thousand able soldiers followed her on horseback. He entered the courtyard of the palace. Twenty five thousand young soldiers were waiting eagerly for him there. Queen Simhika's horse neighed loudly. All of a sudden, the entire courtyard began to rever berate with the cries of victory uttered by the soldiers in honour of the queen.
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