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Vajrakarna's Salvation
"But I am unable to understand the matter. There must be some secret behind the ear-rings."
"I do not need the ear-rings but Vidyutang needs them."
"Who is he?"
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"It was he who cautioned me against the danger of your invasion."
"But how did he get to know the secret of our invasion ?"
"Dear king! He came into your palace to steal Queen Sridhara's ear-rings. He happened to overhear the conversation that was going on between you and the queen. Then giving up the idea of stealing the ear-rings he came to me at once and informed me of the impending invasion. So I took measures to defend my kingdom."
"Amazing! Actually this is a wonderful coincidence!"
"Oh king, don't you think it proper to present him with the ear-rings ?"
"Surely, we should."
"At once, Simhodhar got Queen Sridhara's ear-rings and gave them to Vajrakarna. Vajrakarna sent for Vidyutang and in the presence of Shri Ram presented the ear-rings to him. Vidyutang politely bowed to all. Shri Ram also blessed him.
Then Vajrakarna entreated Shri Ram to visit Dashangapur. Shri Ram happily accepted his invitation. King Simhodhar and the other kings also accompanied Shri Ram to Dashangapur. Vajrakarna received Shri Ram and others with great celebrations and jubilations. The people of Dashangapur felt supremely blessed when they saw Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita. The fame of Lakshman as a hero spread everywhere.
Vajrakarna entreated Shri Ram to accept the hands of his eight daughters in marriage. Shri Ram agreed to this and asked Lakshman to accept the hands of those girls in marriage.
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