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Shri Ram and Lakshman watched Lav and Kush with unwinking eyes. Shri Ram and Lakshman drove their chariots across the battle-field. Shri Ram said to Lakshman, "Lakshman ! How can these radiant princes be our enemies? No. No. This is impossible. Their radiant and splendid faces show that they cannot be the enemies of the Ikshvaku dynasty. Ah! The very sight of these princes inspires affection in my heart. How charming they are! I feel like leaping into their chariots and embracing them. How can I fight against them ?" Even while Shri Ram was saying this to Lakshman, Lav's chariot came speeding and stood before him. In the same manner, the chariot of Kush also stood on the way of Lakshman. Lav and Kush looked up at Shri Ram and Lakshman for a few moments and they felt innately happy. A little later, Lav said addressing Shri Ram in a lofty manner :
"O you invincible hero! You destroyed Lankesh Ravan himself who was a world-conqueror. For some years, we have been desirous of seeing you and today by chance that desire has been fulfilled. My desire to carry out a war against you has also been fulfilled. O you greatest of men! If your desire for a heroic fight was not fulfilled in your war against Ravan, now you can fulfil it. I will fufil your desire and you too fulfil my desire."
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Hearing the venomous words of Lav clothed in manna Shri Ram and Lakshman began to shoot arrows. Their anger knew no bounds. Lav and Kush also released arrows which sent shudders through the whole universe. Kritantavadan was driving the chariot of Shri Ram and Lav's chariot was being driven by King Vajrajang.
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