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to engage myself in spiritual endeavours to attain spiritual progress".
“Dear Lord! Your orders shall be carried out. I will make arrangements for the swayamvar at once so that our princesses may choose proper husbands”.
The Chief Minister went away after saluting the King. The King felt greatly relieved as if a heavy burden weighing on his mind had been taken away.
The royal court of Ayodhya was packed to its capacity. Shri Ram and Lakshman sat on their thrones. Lav, Kush, and the other princes sat in their respective thrones. The court was discussing matters relating to the administration of the Kingdom. Just then, a guard entered the court and said in a humble voice.
"May the King be victorious !" “What is the matter ?"
"My Lord! A messenger sent by Kanakarath, the Vidyadhar Emperor is at the door. He desires to meet you”.
"Bring him in at once".
The guard went out and within a short time brought Kanakarath's messenger. Kanakarath's messenger had been fascinated by the magnificence of Ayodhya.
The splendour and pomp of the royal court stupefied him. As soon as entering the court, he bowed to Shri Ram and Lakshman and sat in a throne meant for guests.
“I hope King Kanakarath is well", Shri Ram said looking towards the messenger.
"O you greatest of men ! King Kanakarath is well and prosperous and desires to hear that you are well and prosperous. He has sent me on a special purpose".
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