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orders to all his allies and subordinate Vidyadhar kings to march against Varun. It is for that reason that I have been sent to you".
After hearing the entire story from the messenger, King Prahlad, the Vidyadhar king on account of his love for Ravan and because he received his message, got ready to travel to Lanka with his army. He ordered his army to get ready for a war.
Pavananjay also listened to every word of the messenger from Lanka. Seeing that his father was making preparations for a war to assist Ravan, the King of Lanka, he made a determination; and said to his father :
“Dear father! You kindly remain here. Kindly permit me to go and fight against Varun and to assist Ravan, the King of Lanka".
“Dear son! Fighting against Varun is not a children's play : nor is it a joke. Don't you know how valiant and capable are the sons of Varun ? Within a trice, they captured alive such mighty military commanders as Khar and Dushan; and have attained a victory”.
"But father ! I am also not an ordinary soldier. Am I not the son of King Prahlad, the heroic king of Vidyadhars! I too am not acting in an inexpedient and immature manner. Let me make the sons of Varun taste my valour a little. You need not at all worry. All are not like Khar and Dushan". Pavananjay said in a determined tone.
In consequence, King Prahlad permitted his son Pavananjay to proceed to Lanka with a large army. Pavananjay bowed to his father; and decided to abide by his father's command.
From the royal court, Pavananjay went straight to his palace. Prahasit also was there. Seeing the rays of cheerfulness and activeness on the face of Pavananjay, after a long time, Prahasit said:
"What's the matter, dear friend ? To-day, you seem to be very cheerful and unable to contain yourself ?”
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