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JAIN RAMAYAN
Shri Ram heard the Chieftain's story with concentration. He was delighted by the change that had come over him and said :
"Have you captured and imprisoned King Varikhil of Kubarpur ?"
“Yes, My lord ! He is in our prison.” “Release him at once; and send him to Kubarpur."
“I will gladly carry out your commands. I will release him and will personally escort him to Kubarpur but I have an entreaty to make to you."
“What is it ?” “You must kindly stay here until I return from Kubarpur.” "All right. It shall be so."
At once, the tribal king ordered the release of King Varikhil, King Varikhil was released. King Varikhil came to Shri Ram and saluted him with devotion. Later Kak set off to Kubarpur taking Varikhil with him. Shri Ram, Sita and Lakshman were staying in the village. Kak returned from Kubarpu day. He rendered devotion to Shri Ram. Shri Ram ordered him to discard robbery and violence. Kak vowed to act according to Shri Ram's command and became a great devotee of Shri Ram.
King Varikhil narrated the story of his release and his meeting with Shri Ram to Kalyanmal. The Chief Minister Subuddhi informed Varikhil of the betrothal of Kalyanmal to Lakshman. Waves of joy and jubilation rose everywhere. The people of the city celebrated the event with great jubilation.
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