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JAIN RAMAYAN
In the heart of Queen Ketumati, Pavananjay's mother there 'arose vast waves of joy on which she floated dreaming sweet dreams about the future of her son. Her eyes were moistened with the tears of joy; and her lips trembled with words they uttered in sheer delight. Which loving mother would not be thus elated at the prospect of the marriage of her dearest son whom she loved more than her life? She received Pavananjay and Prahasit with sweet words; and gave them delicious refreshments and milk rendered fragrant by saffron; and after giving her son some incidental suggestions, she saw them off.
The two great Vidyadhar Kings, by means of their supernatural powers, created a new world of splendour and magnificence on the banks of the Manas sarovar, comprising sky-high mansions, fascinating gardens and parks, sinuous rills and fountains; and scintillating towers and turrets all of the purest gold. It was as if heaven had come down to earth. The whole atmosphere was resplendent with a celestial effulgence. The newly created city with its glorious mansions, with beautiful arches at every entrance and cross; with wreaths of green mango leaves hung from pillar to pillar, with flags bearing royal signs hoisted on every building and tower appeared to be a bride newly decked for marriage. Magnificent melodies emerging from various musical instruments filled the air.
Anjana dreaming sweet dreams about her future life was swinging in a golden swing of ecstasy and elation. The clever and teasing remarks of her friends made her smile sweetly, and sometimes she laughed aloud. Her smiles added grace to her beauty, and her laughter threw her into a flutter of fervent emotions. Of course, she had not seen her beloved Pavananjay personally, but she had seen his fascinating portrait. Hence, as she visualized his radiant face and heroic bearing she felt that he was the god of love himself; she again and again thanked her stars; and could not contain herself. Everyone praised her stars feelings that she had secured an ideal husband. ..
And in the auspicious Muhurt that had been fixed, the marriage of Pavananjay and Anjana took place; and the two
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