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venerated and worshipped by people through countless millenia, was flowing in a lofty and dignified manner. On the other bank of Ganga, there stood the Himalaya mountain, the king of mountains with its endless ranges of sky-high peaks covered with snow. The Himalaya stood like a mighty sage, whose equanimity remains unshaken by elations or depression. The Himalayas seemed to embody the quality of equanimity. They stood firm and stolid and seemed to be inviting people to lift their eyes and to visualize the higher states of excellence and also inspired in the beholders courage, confidence and the quality of equanimity.
Lav and Kush camped on the banks of the Ganga with their vast armies. Countless tents were pitched on the plains. The entire area seemed to be a city that had suddenly taken shape. Lav and Kush held a meeting and discussed the future plans with their friends and well-wishers. They gathered details about the geographical features of the kingdoms and areas on the other side of Ganga. They gathered the necessary information through their spies. Lav and Kush and all their friends decided to carry out their expedition over all the areas on the other side of Ganga. They communicated the necessary instructions to their armies. In consequence soon, they prepared rafts, boats and floats to cross the river. Within a short time, the vast army crossed the river and reached the other bank.
They continued their march to the north of Kailash,
They subjugated various kingdoms such as Rus, Kuntal, Kavambhu, Nandi, Nandan, Simhal, and then Lav and Kush with their vast armies crossed the river Sindhu. They and subjugated countless kingdoms both Aryan and non-Aryan situated on the other bank of Sindhu. They extended their sway and militaric ability. Then they proceeded towards Pundariknagar. Their march of victory was thus successful. The fame and glory of Lav and Kush spread far and wide. Their names began to live on millions of tongues.
Lav and Kush became emperors, with a vast area under their sway. After achieving this imperial sway, they returned to
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