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JAIN RAMAYAN
“In this situation, we too must have with us at least one hundred able warriors". Shambal said with agitation.
“But where have we time for all that ?”
“The movement of the soldiers is being organised in the mountainous area of the north. Who are those soldiers ?" Anjali asked to satisfy her mind.
“The ten thousand soldiers of Vikramaraj have reached that area".
"You can arrange to get one hundred soldiers from among them”.
“It does not matter but this arrangement has to be made first. Even a moment's delay will be dangerous to us and Ayodhya", and Virdev said giving his signet-ring to Shambal. Shambal set off to the mountainous region of the North with the speed of wind.
A boat had been tied to the bank of the moat. At one time, more than twenty-five members could not be seated in it. Virdev met the sailor who steered the boat and explained to him his plan. He agreed to take one hundred soldiers to the other bank in two trips. The sailor was a loyal friend of Shambal.
When the third phase of the night had advanced a little, Shambal returned. He had brought with him one hundred soldiers and they were all coming quietly without making noise so that the soldiers of Magadha might not entertain any doubts or suspicions. Virdev observed the soldiers closely; then addressing all he said;
"You must carry out your duties with unflinching awareness. Those who love their lives may go back at once but remember that if you are loyal and selfless and if you happen to die in the war you will attain bliss in heaven and you will be honoured and adored by all".
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