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JAIN RAMAYAN
"That means......I don't understand”. “That means......He is......" "Is he Dasarath, the king of Ayodhya ?”
“Yes.... He is Dasarath".
At once, Emperor Harivahan stood up and embraced King Dasarath and patted on his back.
In response to this, King Dasarath touched the feet of Harivahan and expressed his high regard for him.
"Dear King! Kaikayi has done the right thing in choosing for her husband, a heroic king belonging to the most illustrious royal family in Bharathkand."
"But without your blessings, everything would be in vain.” King Shubhmati said making use of the opportunity.
"I have lost the worthiness of blessing them. I unknowingly committed an improper action in fighting against Dasarath. I foolishly strained the sacred relations between our kingdom and Ayodhya.”
"Dear King! Do not say so. In fighting against me you acted in the manner in which a noble king should act. You need not regret your action,” Dasarath said.
“This only shows the greatness of the King of Ayodhya".
For a moment, king Dasarath kept looking at Harivahan with unshaking eyes. Though Harivahan had passed his prime, he looked strong, sturdy and fascinating. The ruddiness of valour and the splendour of prosperity irradiated his face. His eyes which were brilliant revealed his political wisdom, administrative ability and incisive intelligence. His adamantine shoulders showed that he possessed immeasurable physical strength by which he could decimate enemies. In the same manner, his wide chest was a silent witness of his luxurious and happy life.
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