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Pavananjay's Return
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the King of Lanka went to the garden on the eastern side of the city, taking with him Kumbhakarna, Vibhishan and Pavananjay. In the same manner, Prahasit brought King Varuna, his two sons and Ravan's commanders, Khar and Dushana to the garden. King Varun and King Ravan embraced each other in an amiable manner. King Varuna handed over Khar and Dushana to Ravan. Thus the two kings became close friends and allies.
Ravan, the King of Lanka was greatly impressed by Pavananjay's intellectual incisiveness, ability and diplomatic wisdom. He insisted that Pavananjay should accompany him to Lanka. But Pavananjay politely declined the invitation. He wanted to return to Adityapur as early as possible. He obtained Ravan's leave to return to Adityapur. King Ravan honoured Pavananjay greatly by giving him precious presentations and then gave him a hearty send-off.
Pavananjay travelling through the sky proceeded in the direction of Adityapur. On the way, when he halted for sometime on the banks of the lake Manas Sarovar, naturally he remembered Anjana. The events of the past appeared before his mental eyes in the form of pictures. He was filled with grief and said to Prahasit:
"I wonder what calamities Anjana has been experiencing.”
“Dear prince! I too wonder how and why this fear has arisen in your mind."
"Prahasit, I do not have any doubts or fears but I am eager to know how Anjana is."
"Are we far away from our city ?” "We are very near the city. We can enter the city."
Within the twinkling of an eye, the airship began to hover over the city of Adityapur. The news of Pavananjay's return spread in the city like wildfire. King Prahlad made arrangements to receive Pavananjay in accordance with royal dignity and status.
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