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The Son Excels the Father
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"Mother dear ! Kindly do not get agitated. You must bestow your benedictions upon me as the mother of a hero. Do not worry at all. Your son will surely return victorious. Remember I am the mighty son of goddess Anjana."
The tears streamed from Anjana's eyes. Manasveg assured Anjana that Hanuman was invincible and reminded her of how by the fall of Hanuman a mighty mountain crumbled to pieces. He said to her, "Dear Anjana ! This is a golden opportunity for Hanuman. He will attain a tremendous victory and will
nieve fame throughout the world as a hero of exceptional abilities.” At the end it was decided that Prahasit should be sent with Hanuman. Finally Anjana gave her silent consent.
This was enough. Lakhs of soldiers got ready with tremendous enthusiasm to go to the war under the command of Hanuman who shone resplendent like Bellona's bridegroom. On an auspicious day, that Valour's Minion set off to the wars leading a vast army. Anjanadevi decorated Hanuman's forehead with the Tilak and bestowed upon him her choicest benedictions. The war-cries reverberated in the skies.
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