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The Conquest of Mathura by Shatrughna
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by Lakshman. What could Madhu do against such a mighty hero as Lakshman ? Shatrughna killed Madhu only in accorddance with Lakshman's commands.
"Oh you king of eagles ! What you say is true. But Lakshman could survive the attack made by the Amoghvijaya, only because of the help rendered by Vishalya, a Vidyadhar damsel. It was her power that saved Lakshman's life. At that time she was a maid but now she has married Lakshman; and so she has lost her miraculous powers. Whatever you may say, I will surely kill Shatrughna; and will regain peace of mind only after killing him.”
Chamarendra at once assumed a dreadful form; and descended to earth. He hurried to Mathura; but the sight he saw there was completely contrary to his expectations. Peace and felicity reigned everywhere. The king and the people lived in absolute peace and amity. So he after much thinking decided to create havoc in the kingdom by casting upon it a dreadful pestilence. At once, there began to rage in Mathura and in its surroundings various kinds of dreadful diseases. The agitation of Shatrughna knew no bounds. He fell into great anguish and distress. He worshipped his kuladevata (his family deity). The deity appeared before him and revealed the truth to him. "All this is the work of Chamarendra."
Shatrughna, at once proceeded to Ayodhya to consult his brothers and seek from them a solution to the problem.
On reaching Ayodhya, Shatrughna informed Shri Ram and Lakshman of the calamity that had befallen him. All fell into deep thought and seemed helpless.
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