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Vajrajang's affection and blessings." Kush said expressing his gratitude.
Just then a guard came and announced.
"Mother! King Vajrajang and King Prithu are coming to meet you."
Lav, Kush and Siddhartha went to the door of the palace and received the two kings with honour. The kings bowed to Sita. They conveyed to her the news of the tremendous victories achieved by her sons. Sita entreated them to be seated.
"Dear sister!" Vajrajang said after a pause.
"Yes, brother".
"This is King Prithu.. King of Prithvipur. His daughter has become your daughter-in-law." At once Kanakamalini saluted the feet of Sita and stood near her.
"She has married Madanankush." Vajrajang said. blessed Kanakamalini with great joy.
"Dear sister! Indeed your sons are unexampled heroes. They are like Ram and Lakshman. During the march of victory, I had many opportunities of witnessing their heroism and extraordinary abilities. Their skill and abilities filled me with joy and elation. I deem it my good fortune that I have secured such a great son-in-law." King Prithu said with great joy. The tears of joy flowed from his eyes. King Vajrajang also shed tears of joy.
Sita
"O King! All this is the result of the Arihant Bhagwan's compassion."
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"And all this is the result of the extraordinary purity and sanctity of our mother who is as sublime as the Ganga." Lav and Kush said enthusiastically. A little later King Vajrajang whispered into the ears of Lav, "The other kings and princes are desirous of meeting Sita. What message shall I give them ?" Lav moved towards Sita and said, "Dear mother! The kings
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