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went on for a long time. At last, the princesses stood before Lav and Kush. Their guide gave them details about the princes. But she had already noticed that the princesses had been thrilled by the sight of Lay and Kush. Mandakini garlanded Lav and Chandramukhi garlanded Kush. All clapped their hands. The swayamvar hall reverberated with the cries of joys and jubilation. Kanakarath's joy knew no bounds. Joy and jubilation filled the atmosphere.
But the two hundred and fifty sons of Lakshman left the hall suddenly. They were full of indignation. They felt that they had been disgraced. They were determined to adopt any means to secure the princesses. When they left the hall, the spies of Lav and Kush were shocked. They followed them and then they informed Lav and Kush of their reactions and plans : "Dear princes! Shridhar and his brothers are terribly angry with you. They are burning with anger and a sense of shame”.
"Who has insulted them ?" Lav and Kush said with natural surprise.
“The princesses Mandakini and Chandramukhi insulted them. They rejected them and garlanded you. Therefore, they feel that they have been insulted and are planning to fight against you". Lav and Kush were greatly worried. They did not like this development. After a little while, Lav said breaking the silence.
"Why should they be angry at all? Moreover, they are our brothers. They should not think of fighting against us. We cannot fight against them. It is not all proper. Moreover, there should not arise any differences or dissensions between us. Just as our parents are united, we too should be united".
. "True. They are our brothers. Therefore, we should try to console them and persuade them to give up the idea of fighting a war". Shridhar's spies heard what Lav and Kush said and were stupefied. Realising the lofty feelings of Lay and Kush, they ran to meet Shridhar. Shridhar and his brothers were getting ready for a war but on hearing what the spies said, they became cool. Shridhar was astonished.
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