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The Swayamvar in Kanchanpur
hands of two beautiful princesses in the swayamvar and on the other, Shridhar and his brothers were determined to adopt the Sadhudharma. Shri Ram looked towards Lakshman. Lakshman had fixed his eyes upon the ground. Shri Ram said in a resounding voice.
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"Lakshman !"
Lakshman was shocked on hearing Shri Ram's call and looked towards him. He made a sign suggesting that Lakshman should give a reply to the princes. Lakshman said in an elevated voice :
"Dear brother! You may give them what instruction you deem proper."
Shri Ram gave his consent to the decision of the princes to adopt the Charitradharma.
In consequence, Shridhar and his brothers received initiation into the Sadhudharma from the great muni, Shri Mahabal.
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