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was, Chandrayasha's queens saluted her with devotion. The ministers came there and saluted her. All shed tears of joy. Folding his hands, Chandrayash said, "Revered mother, why did you undertake this life of austerity and severity?
She narrated her entire story. She also mentioned her meeting with Yugabahu who had descended from heaven. On hearing the story, all felt immensely happy. Chandrayash asked her, "Oh noble mother, where is my younger brother now ?" She replied calmly, "He has laid a siege to Sudarshanpur and is waiting outside".
“What a wonder! Is Namiraj my younger brother ?” he asked her. She replied, "Yes".
Chandrayash was greatly amazed, excited and elated to hear this. Let us think of the further events later.
This is enough for to-day.
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