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The Conquest of Lanka
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“What do you want to say ? Tell me.”
"Only this. Why should not we two alone fight against Vaishravan ?”
"What do you mean ?"
"We shall entreat Dashmukh Ravan to give us an opportunity to show our valour and prowess and to see what we are capable of."
“But will he agree to this ?” Kumbhakarna said doubtfully.
“Let us make an entreaty to him and see what he says”.
"All right”, Kumbhakarna drove his chariot abreast of that of Vibhishan. The two brothers went in search of Ravan but he was at a great distance; and could not be seen.
Being disappointed, he said, “I think our elder brother has gone ahead."
"If so, we too shall go forward. We will be able to see him at some place or the other.” The two brothers began marching ahead with the speed of wind.
Dashmukh Ravan was riding on horse-back ahead of the army, leading it and commanding it.
Approaching him, Kumbhakarna said raising his voice a little.
"Dear brother!" “What's the matter ?» "We want to make an entreaty to you”.
"I see ! Come on. Tell me what it is,” he said bending a little towards Kumbhakarna.
Kumbhakarna stuttered, "Kindly permit us to fight against Vaishravan; and we will destroy Lanka, in a few moments."
"Then !”
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