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JAIN RAMAYAN
"What is the use of flaring up thus ?" Mandodari said in a humble manner.
"Your idea?"
"What you are now thinking of is not only unnecessary but also improper".
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"But how do you know what I am thinking of ?"
"Oh! If I cannot understand what you are thinking of what is the use of my having been your wife and life-partner all these days? Am I not yourself in a way? Am I not a part of yourself? I know your heart. Just by looking at your face, I can say what you are thinking of", Mandodari said in a pleasing voice.
"In that case, tell me what I am now thinking of".
"You are thinking of inflicting some severe punishment on him who has abducted your sister".
"Indeed, you have spoken the truth".
"But that is not at all proper. Kindly think of the matter calmly. If a man does not think calmly about the events that take place in his life, and if he acts rashly and thoughtlessly, at the end, he will have to shed tears of bitter regret."
"Then, what do you suggest?"
"Please give up your idea of fighting a war against him. A girl has to be handed over to someone or the other as a deposit, placed in our hands. When the girl chooses and marries a young man who belongs to a noble family what is wrong in this? Khara is an excellent match to Chandranakha, in all respects. Not only this; Khar will remain loyal and friendly to you in the future. So, I suggest that you send some member of the Royal family to Pathal Lanka and arrange for the marriage of Chandranakha with Khar, with all eclat and grandeur. You also hand over the royal throne of Pathal Lanka to him. This is the ideal thing to do".
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