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Vajrakarna's Salvation
"My Lord! How is it you have come here? I never even dreamt that the light of Raghu's dynasty would thus consecrete my kingdom, Avanti." Simhodhar was overwhelmed with joyful emotions when he saw Shri Ramachandra. At once, he forgot his disgraceful defeat. He realised the reason for his defeat.
"My Lord! Did you adopt this method to test me? Kindly pardon me. Kindly forgive me for what I did in ignorance. Kindly show me the right way. I have lost my way. Oh you greatest of men! I am prepared to carry out any command of yours. A master may be angry with his slave but a noble spiritual head cannot be angry with a humble disciple. I have received due punishment for my folly. Kindly forgive me. I am your humble and obedient servant and disciple."
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Shri Ramachandra felt mesmerised by Simhodhar's polite hehaviour. There arose in his heart amity for him. He said:
"Dear king! Make a compromise with Vajrakarma. He is your subordinate; not your enemy. Whatever he did, he did it only to carry out his Dharma."
"So be it." said Simhodhar and agreed to carry out Shri Ram's order.
Since the siege had been lifted Vajrakarna also came there. Folding his hands, he said in a humble voice.
"O you resplendent light of the illustrious dynasty of the supreme lord Rishabhdev! O you Baladev,! Vasudev! O you emperor of the whole world. I have been hearing about you for a long time and now I have the opportunity of seeing you. O you, mighty hero! You are the emperor of half the empire of Bharath and we are your humble servanis."
Vajrakarna's amiable words pleased everyone. Looking towards him, Shri Ram said:
"O you beloved of gods! What can I do to please you ?" "O you supreme hero! First release my lord Simhodhar."
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