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Planning The Invasion Of Magadha
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“We shall give him this suggestion". .
"Then, you may think that your objective is as good as achieved".
Dasarath stood up, at once. He did not want to waste even a moment. He wanted Virdev to set off as soon as possible. He decided to send Virdev the every next day to Magadha.
Kaikayi obtained King Shubhmati's permission for her plan of sending Anjali with Virdev in connection with the campaign against Magadha. At first, he opposed the idea of sending Anjali but when Kaikayi explained the whole matter to him, he happily gave his consent.
After that Dasarath, Kaikayi and Shubhmati gathered together in the council chamber. They sent for Anjali and Virdev. After they came there Dasarath turning towards Virdev said:
“Virdev, during your travel to Magadha Anjali will be with you”.
"As commanded by the King of Ayodhya”.
"And you must bear this vital point in your mind. Your duty is to act heroically according to Anjali's plans".
"I agree”. “Tomorrow, before dawn, you must set off to Magadha." “But I have a suggestion to make”, Anjali said. "Anjali ! What is your suggestion ?” "We should take with us five picked riders on horse-back”. "It will be arranged. Anything else ?” “Yes. Your blessings”.
"Bhagwan Jineshwardev will safeguard you” said the King of Ayodhya enthusiastically.
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