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event should take place. Therefore, until the genuine Sugriv is recognized both of them should not be allowed to enter the harem" and he at once hurried to the door of the harem. The pretender Sugriv was impatient to get into the harem. Chandrarashmi stood at the door preventing him from entering the door of harem. The pretender-Sugriv was not prepared for this eventuality. When he found Chandrarashmi impeding his path he was agitated. Queen Tara put on excellent dress and decorations and came to receive King Sugriy. Chandrarashmi bowed to her and made an appeal to her, "Mother! Kindly go in and at once take shelter in the secret vault."
"But what is the matter, Chandra ?” She was amazed and shocked to see Chandrarashmi standing there with his sword drawn.
“Mother! Two Sugrivas have appeared in Kishkindha mysterously. One is at the door of the harem and the other is at the gates of the city. Therefore, until the genuine Sugriv is recognized, neither of them can enter the harem."
Chandrarashmi ordered the guards to guard the harem on all sides.
“Dear prince! What is the meaning of this controversy ? I am Sugriv and I have a right to enter the harem."
"Please have some patience. First, we have to find out whether you are the genuine Sugriv or the one who is at the gates of the city."
“Then, what do you want to do ?” “Neither of you can enter the harem now.” “Who are you to stop me from entering the harem ?”
"I am Chandrarashmi, the son of Vali. I have every right to stop you."
"Well! You may be the son of Vali but you have no right to stop me in this manner."
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