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Vidyutprabha would attain Nirvan in this Janma, also predict the age at which he would attain Nirvan ?”
“Yes sir, they predicted that also". “What did they say aboạt it".
"The astrologers said that Prince Vidyutprabha would attain Nirvan at the age of eighteen".
"What did they say ? Did they say that Vidyutprabha would attain Nirvan in his eighteenth year ?" King Mahendra said in a sharp voice as if he had awakened from a decp sleep.
“Yes, Your Excellency! That is what the astrologers said. There is no doubt about it”.
"Dear officer ! If you know anything about the life-span of Prince Pavanannjay let us know it at once”, said the Chief Minister looking towards the other official inquisitively.
"Dear sir! According to the predictions made by the astrologers and the scholars who have mastered the Shastras, Prince Pavananjay is going to be a mighty hero and will live for a long time. He has a long span of life".
The Chief Minister looked towards King Mahendra and said making his point dear.
"Your Excellency! If you permit me, I would like to express my opinion on this matter".
"Surely! Speak out your opinion, dear, Chief Minister”.
Pausing for a few moments, then facing the vast assembly the Chief Minister said.
“My lord ! You have experienced many difficulties in your attempts to find a suitable bridegroom for Princess Anjana. Our aspiration is that whomever Princess Anjana marries, she must lead a happy and prosperous life; she must lead such a life as would bring her worldly prosperity and the otherworldly feli
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