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The Brightness of the Morning
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Soon, the airship reached Hanupurnagar. The members of the royal family and the others received Anjana and her child with overflowing affection. They were all greatly happy to see Anjana and her child. All gathered there and kept looking on Anjana and Vasanta Tilaka. Manasveg introduced them to all. All felt greatly happy to hear it.
Manasveg sent for the Chief Minister and instructed him to organize a magnificent celebration to celebrate the child's birth.
Anjana was treated with extraordinary affection and honour in the palace. Throughout the day and night the queen, the maids and the attendants in the palace were always by her side looking to her needs and comforts. Anjana's son was being brought up with affection and love. Anjana and Vasanta Tilaka earned the love and affection of all by their soft voice and gentle behaviour. She was loved and respected by all the people of Hanupurnagar.
Preparations were made for the celebration of the boy's birth. The city was splendidly decorated with festoons of green leaves and garlands of fresh and fragrant flowers. Flags were hoisted on all the mansions; and arches were put up in all the circles and turnings. Sweets were distributed to all. Gifts of money and clothes were given to the poor and the destitute. Prisoners were released from prisons. Worship was offered to God in all the temples. At all places musical concerts were arranged and the whole atmosphere began to reverberate with sweet melodies. The birth of Anjana's son was thus celebrated with royal grandeur and eclat.
At the time of the naming ceremony Manasveg asked Anjana, "Dear Anjana, what name shall we give the child."
"I am sure you have thought of a name."
“Yes.. Yes. I have already thought of a name," Vasanta said speaking in the middle.
“What name have you thought of ? Let us know ?" Manasveg asked Vasanta Tilaka.
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