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In course of time she gave birth to Lav and Kush in Pundarikanagar. The first one was named Lav and the second one was called Kush. When they reached the age of marriage, King Vajrajang gave his daughter in marriage to Lav. He requested King Prithu of Prithvipur to give his daughter Kanakamalini in marriage to Kush but Prithu gave a proud reply. "How can I give my daughter in marriage to a young man whose family and background are unknown to me? Angered by this reply, King Vajrajang declared a war against King Prithu. In the war, Lay and Kush displayed great heroism and defeated King Prithu. Later, King Prithu celebrated the marriage of his daughter with Kush. I happened to visit Prithvipur when they were celebrating the event and when they had organised a reception to Lav and Kush. I had to tell the kings and princes all about Lav and Kush. The kings and princes, the Vidyadhars and the Gandharyas who had gathered there were delighted to hear this.”
Bhamandal was mute with astonishment and delight to hear all this because he was totally ignorant of all this. He was filled with grief and anguish to hear the story of Sita.
“Dear sage! Is all this true ?"
“Dear King! I am really sad that you never met Sita for many years. Even now, it is not too late. At once go to Pundarikapur and meet Sita. You will know everything in greater detail."
At once, Bhamandal set off to Pundarikapur flying through the sky. Narad also accompanied him. They straight went to the palace of Vajrajang.. They found that Vajrajang had set off on a campagin and they would not be able to meet them. Then they went to Sita's palace. The attendants stopped them at the gate. Bhamandal gave them his signet-ring and said, "Please show this to Sita and tell her that Bhamandal has come to see her."
The attendants at once conveyed the ring and the message to Sita. At that time Sita was taking rest. Her daughters-in-law sat near her rendering service to her. The attendant saluted
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