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One night. Many events
Vishalya's touch had a miraculous effect.
At once, the power of the Amoghavijaya was shaken. The divine power left Lakshman's body. It was not a demon or a spirit but a divine power, a goddess, therefore she left Lakshman's body and rose into the skies and disappeared.
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But as the goddess was flying into the sky, Hanuman leaped to the skies and caught her in his clutches. She began to struggle to get out of Hanuman's clutches. She humbly entreated him.
"Oh you mighty hero! Kindly release me. I am not to blame for this. I am the sister of Goddess Prajnaptini. Lord Dharanendra placed me in Ravan's hands. Therefore, my duty is to carry out his commands. I am not at all at fault. I have not been able to withstand the efficacy of Vishalya's spiritual power which she attained by performing spiritual austerities in her earlier life. Therefore, I had to leave Lakshman and fly away. Now I entreat you to release me."
Hanuman graciously released her. The great power saluted him and disappeared.
Vishalya was thrilled and delighted at the very sight of Lakshman. After the great power left Lakshman, she began passing her hand on his body tenderly.
He was still lying unconscious. After having passed her hand over Lakshman's body for a while, Vishalya said to Bhamandal, "Bring some Gorachan a scented paste." At once, Bhamandal brought it. Vishalya mixed it with water in a gold vessel and smeared it to Lakshman's body. Gradually the wounds on his body healed and he regained consciousness. He opened his eyes. His pale face became bright again.
Bhamandal sent Angadh by the airship to Kautukmangal to bring Vishalya's companions, at once.
Shri Ram shed tears of joy. His eyes rained affection on Lakshman. Standing near Lakshman he kept looking at him with fixed eyes. He looked upon Vishalya with overflowing
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