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The Marriages of the Princes
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"Revered Sir! Why are you silent ?” Kush asked King Vajrajang, with evident anxiety. King Vajrajang's face revealed his anguish, anger and agitation. He looked gloomy and dispirited. He was silent for a while; and then looking towards Lav, he said.
“Dear Prince! You have to go to Ayodhya; but not as helpless people seeking refuge there. We should go there as equals in might and heroism. You should be equal to those mighty heroes. You should go to Ayodhya holding your heads high; and carrying the flag of your fame and heroism; so that they may be terror-stricken on seeing the sons of the sublime woman, Sita; and we need some time to make preparations for that event. We have to conquer some kingdoms. You should make emperors and kings recognize your heroism. You two must create for yourselves such a fame that the very mention of your names should send a shudder through the veins of the greatest heroes of the world. The very mention of your name must confound the greatest warriors and create a commotion among people. Then we can proceed to Ayodhya."
"We agree with you fully dear king! All right, we shall act according to your advice.” Lav and Kush said enthusiastically.
King Vajrajang ! King Prithu !
And the heroes Lay and Kush! Two mighty Kings; and their two mightier sons-in-law! The four heroes sat together in King Prithu's chamber and had a discussion regarding the future course of action. King Vajrajang had thought of an excellent plan. He had the plan in his mind for some years; and he wanted to give it a definite shape now. He had to inspire enthusiasm in Lav and Kush to carry out this plan. King Vajrajang had realised the heroism and militaric abilities of Lav and Kush in the war against King Prithu. He was fully aware of the abilities of the two brothers. He felt that the opportune time had arrived for the implementation of his plan. He decided to carry out his plan only through Lav and Kush. He had no
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