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those positions and declared that they would remain loyal to the King of Ayodhya. At the end, King Dasarath announced his political policy and administrative measures :
"We know very well that in Rajgrihi and in the Magadha Empire, countless animals and birds were being killed. We desire to root out this distortion.... this mockery. All jivas have a right to exist. Our policy is not to encroach upon their rights. Therefore, henceforth, the Empire of Magadha shall follow the policy", "Live and let live". We desire to establish the ethical traditions of Bhagwan Rishabhdev and we are sure that this non-violent culture of Bhagwan Rishabhdev shall bring peace, felicity and prosperity to all Jivas. I desire. ...and I am sure that all of you will follow these ideals in your life and will disseminate them".
"May the desire of his excellency be fulfilled”. Chief Minister Virdev said rising to his feet. Then the court was dismissed for the day.
The very next dày, King Shubhamati set off to Kautukmangal. Chief Minister Somaprabha and Commander Vikramaraj stayed there taking rest for a few days and returned to their respective places. Chief Minister Shrishen had already returned to Ayodhya because he had to send Queen Aparajita and Sumitra, at once to Rajgrihi.
Anjali was still staying at Rajgrihi because Kaikayi was about to come there shortly. Virdev was engaged in organising the administration in Magadha. He had so much work that he could not find time even to take his food. For some days, he could not even meet Anjali. One day, unexpectedly, they met. He had gone to meet her. On seeing him, Anjali said jocularly :
"May the Chief Minister of Magadha Virdev be victorious !”
"Anjali, instead of calling me Chief Minister, say that I am your brother. That is what I like more".
"All right brother. May my brother be victorious"..
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