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CVI
ENTERING AYODHYA
Sita's joy knew no bounds since she had witnessed the heroism of her sons and the union between her sons and their father. These events filled her with a heavenly felicity. Realising that her objective had been fulfilled Sita sat in the airship and proceeded to Pundarikpur.
After having bidden farewell to Sita, Sugriv the king of Kishkinda and Vibhishan the king of Lanka and Bhamandal came into the battle-field where the union of the sons and the father was being celebrated with jubilations. Countless kings and princes had gathered there. All were in a state of indescribable joy and jubilation.
Introducing King Vajrajang to Shri Ram Bhamandal said enthusiastically: "O you king of Ayodhya ! This is King Vajrajang the ruler of Pundarikpur. It was he who gave shelter and protection to Sita and freed her from all fears and anxieties. He also gave his beautiful daughter in marriage to Lav."
"Dear King Vajrajang! You are a well-wisher of mine like Bhamandal. You have bestowed a great benefaction upon me, You have brought up my children with parental affection. One can get such a benefactor only by one's good fortune. Actually, I feel blessed for having met you today."
"O you greatest of men! Please do not flatter me. What benefaction have I done you? I have merely done my duty as a human being. That was my duty and I carried it out." King Vajrajang's voice was choked with emotion.
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Afterwards Bhamandal introduced King Prithu also to Shri Ram; and praised his excellent virtues. Shri Ram with great
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