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entered the tent. Ravan was carrying on a discussion with Vibhishan. Pavananjay saluted Ravan.
"What is the reason for your coming here at this time of the night ?" saying this Ravan asked him to be seated near him.
“Victory to the king. Our objective has been achieved.” “How ?”
“We are going to get back our commanders Khar and Dushana."
"Pavananjay. This cannot be true. A proud man like Varuna would not voluntarily send them back to us. I can't believe it. This is absolutely impossible.”
"Your Highness! This is indeed a miracle and you have to believe it. It is a fact. Tomorrow morning we have to go to the garden on the eastern side of the city. There, King Varuna will surrender Khar and Dushana to us, and he will be one of your heroic allies. King Varuna is going to be your friend. There is no doubt about it.” .. ..
Ravan had a genuine affection for Pavananjay. So he could not reject his proposal. Ravan did not oppose Pavananjay's proposal to treat King Varuna as a friend and an ally. Vibhishan also liked Pavananjay's proposal.
“Vibhishan, please bring Kumbhakarna here at once. As soon as Ravan gave this order to him, Vibhishan went out and brought Kumbhakarna. Pavananjay explained his proposal to him also. He too gave his consent to it.
Thus, securing Ravan's orders for the cessation of war Pavananjay returned to his tent. He gave some instructions to Prahasit and sent him to King Varuna and then hoisted upon his tent the flag of peace.
All were greatly amazed to see the flags of peace on the tents of both the hostile groups. Those who did not know the secret of the situation were stunned. As soon as it was dawn, Ravan
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