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CXIV
BHAMANDAL'S DEATH
Bhamandal had been staying in Ayodhya for some days. How could he have peace of mind without offering his adoration to Shri Ram and Lakshman ? How could he have any peace of mind if he stayed away from Lay and Kush ? Once he sat in the balcony of the palace and was narrating, to Lav and Kush, the thrilling story of the war against Lanka. They spent a long time thus. Just then, suddenly remembering something Lav said :
"Dear uncle ! We have not been able to see our mother for a long time. We desire to meet her and to seek her blessings. I do not know where she is staying".
“Yes uncle! We should meet our mother and obtain her blessings. I always think of her and I desire to see her and to bow to her feet", Kush said endorsing Lay's statement. For a moment, Bhamandal looked at his nephews with fixed eyes. He could easily realise that the princes were eager to meet their mother who was wandering somewhere in far off forests. He could see that they were visualising their mother wandering about in forests. They were eager to meet their mother and to adore her feet. Their filial devotion and affection were evident on their faces.
"Why not? We shall surely go in search of her. We shall go together. Even I desire to meet her and offer my veneration to her. Actually, your suggestion is absolutely proper. Otherwise, after our visit to the Vaithadya region, I should have forgotten or I might not have thought of seeing her." Bhamandal said looking towards the horizon. An idea suddenly occurred
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