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Pavananjay's Return
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“Yes. We have heard about it."
"I am his dearest friend and my name is Prahasit. The Commander Pavananjay has sent a message to you."
"Is it any special message ?" "Oh King, Pavananjay desires to meet you, at once.”
Hearing the message brought by the messenger King Varuna was startled. He thought about the situation a little. "The supreme commander of Ravan's armies has come to meet the enemy-king on the eve of the battle. There is something fishy in this. I smell a rat. I hope this is not any ruse of Ravan !" He sent for his sons, Pundarik and Rajiv. After having discussed with them the matter for a long time, he said to Prahasit:
“We heartily welcome the commander, Pavananjay."
Prahasit at once returned to his camp. He conveyed to Pavananjay, King Varuna's message. Pavananjay was overwhelmed with joyful emotions
At once taking Prahasit with him Pavananjay went into the city of Varunapuri. King Varuna was discussing with Pundarik and Rajiv some matters relating to the war and was expecting the arrival of Pavananjay. Just then the door-keeper came in, saluted him and informed him of the arrival of Pavananjay. Pundarik and Rajiv went out of the chamber to receive Pavananjay. They extended a hearty welcome to Pavananjay. Both the brothers were greatly fascinated by the handsome appearance of Pavananjay. Pundarik and Rajiv took Pavananjay into the chamber of discussions. King Varuna received Pavananjay with a smiling face. Pavananjay folded his hands and saluted King Varuna. As desired by them he sat on a dignified seat near the
king.
For a few moments, there was silence in the chamber.
"Dear commander ! You have taken the trouble of coming here on the eve of war. Surely you have some serious purpose in coming here !" King Varuna smiled and began a conversation with him.
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