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heard that they are men of benevolence and that they always act according to the highest norms of justice. What's wrong in trying out this method ? I see no other way out of this calamity.”
He felt this was the best method. He decided to try out this method and to send a trustworthy messenger to Shri Ram and Lakshman.
"At once go to Pathal Lanka, meet king Viradh and describe to him the situation that has arisen here. Say, “Dense clouds of calamities have descended upon Sugriv, the king of Kishkindha. He desires the refuge of Shri Ram and Lakshman."
Accordingly the messenger set off to Pathal Lanka. Sugriv remained in the outer garden of Kishkindhapur awaiting the return of the messenger.
The messenger reached Pathal Lanka. The guards stopped him at the gates of the city and asked him : "Who are you? Where have you come from ?
"I am the messenger of Sugriv, the King of Kishkindha. I have brought a message from him to King Viradh.”
“Wait here. We will make arrangements to convey your message to King Viradh.”
Sugriva's messenger dismounted from his horse and stood waiting for Viradh's orders. He was greatly amazed and delighted to see the prosperity of Pathal Lanka. He was spell-bound at the sight of the magnificent palace of Pathal Lanka.
“The king desires to see you."
"I am really fortunate." Saying this the messenger went straight to the court of Viradh. He saw Viradh on his thronę and two divinely radiant heroes seated on golden thrones beside him. He felt thrilled to see them. He said aloud :
“Victory to the King of Pathal Lanka !”
"I hope all are well at Vanaradweep. I hope king Sugriv and the people of Vanaradweep are happy and prosperous," Viradh said in an elevated tone.
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