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The Commencement of the Triumphal Marches
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then one day disappearing into the dark realm of death. Even in the past, people enjoyed countless sensual delights; but where is any end to sensual and physical desires ? If we put fuel into the fires, flames arise. This truth should be realized; and should be firmly borne in mind. Only then can there be any end to the wheel of life.
Kaikasi was supremely delighted by a contemplation of the new world of joy and jubilations created by her sons. Yet in the depths of her heart, there was some throbbing pain; ... some flames of sorrow rising and consuming her. But, of course, she did not want to interfere with the happiness of her sons even to the least extent. She did not speak to her sons about the ever-consuming flames of sorrow that had been arising in her heart. Dashmukh Ravan never stayed in the city of Swayamprabha. He used to spend most of his time flying through the skies enjoying the infatuating company of his wives whose beauty was unexampled. He was spending time plunging deep into sensual pleasures oblivious of everything else. He forgot himself in his inebriating sports with his dear wives.
Some time passed thus !
Kaikasi sent a message to Kumbhakarna and Vibhishan, asking them to meet her.
The two brothers came and stood near their mother.
After a long time, they noticed again that their mother's face was torn with worry and agitation. A tremor ran through their veins. They kept watching their mother with fixed eyes; and stood silent. They were eager to know what their mother would say. They stood wondering what she might say and trying to probe the depths of her heart.
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