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The king pleased. Matang by giving him suitable reward in money. He also gave a good prize to the messenger of Kanchanpur and permitted him to go.
Thereafter the whole royal family went to Kanchanpar. Amarsen and Vayarsen decorated the whole city to honour and welcome their parents.
All met one another. Queen Nirankusha kept her sight low and was standing on one side. Amarsen and Vayarsen realised the pain of her heart. They met her with reverence and said :
“Younger Mother ! Kindly do not be ashamed. You are completely innocent. All this was the fruit of our actions. It is on account of your grace only that we have got this kingom, these stick, bed-sheet and flying-cot and these two flowers."
Nirankusha also became calm. All were joyous. Therefter they all went to Hastinapur along with Amar-Vayar. There