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[ Prince Vardhamana Persuaded for Marriage
all this, our worldly hearts are not yet prepared to give up the feeling of "son" in you. Your father and I regard you as our son' to this day; that is why, we are so eager to see the celebrations of your marriage ceremony with our own eyes. It is our earnest desire that we might see the face of our daughter-in-law, your bride, also through you. My boy, it would be very good of you if you allow your kind heart and sweet nature to accept this one little request of your mother, may be, simply to please us. My darling, may your glory spread its lustre over the face of this earth! May the smallest incident of your life serve as a lamp-post for the helpless people of this world. This is my blessing to you."
The mother stopped here. She put the prince on the horns of dilemma. For a time, there was a great struggle between his feelings of detachment and his mother's kind persuation. At last, the prince decided to obey his parents, for he did not want to displease them. He, therefore, said to his mother and his friends, “ Although I do not see any good in my being married still, if my being married can safeguard the interests and happiness of my parents, my kinsmen and my companions, I am ready to sacrifice my interests and happiness for their sake. I have not the least hesitation in making this declaration, believe me.”
The faces of the mother and the companions brightened when they heard these words from his mouth. They praised the tender heart and the sweet temperament of the prince very highly, and then departed for their homes. Queen Trishala too, came back to her palace and related the whole story to the king. The king was very pleased to hear this news and he at once informed the ambassador of the same.
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