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Shri Ram's Awakening
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The city of Ayodhya is not defenceless. capable defenders. If they attack the city, we will decimate them. Do not worry". Shatrughna consoled the Chief Minister and sent him away. Then the three kings went to meet Shri Ram. Shri Ram was still in the same insane condition.
Shatrughna respectfully saluted him and said in a humble voice :
"Revered brother! A serious situation has arisen in Ayodhya. We have come to consult you on that matter."
"What is the matter? Has any physician arrived who can cure Lakshman of his malady ?"
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"O you greatest of men! No physician has come but enemies have arrived with vast armies and have surrounded the city. The main gate of the city has been closed. The citizens filled with fear are running helter-skelter".
At once, Shri Ram became furious. His face grew red with anger. Flames of anger flashed out of his eyes. His loud voice resounded everywhere.
"What did you say? Have the enemies surrounded Ayodhya? Do not they know that Ram is still alive? Brother Lakshman may be afflicted with a malady; but Ram is capable and healthy. Get ready my chariot and place in it my mighty bow, Vajravarth. I will myself go and destroy the enemies".
At once, Shri Ram stood up. Looking at Lakshman's dead body for a few moments, he said in deep anguish.
"At least, now, you speak out. Dear Lakshman! Some enemies have invaded Ayodhya planning to take advantage of this calamitous situation. They have challenged me to a fight. Yet you are silent and still. Very well! Do as you like but I will not keep quiet. I will take you into the battle-field. When my bow sends a resounding noise; when there will be a clangour of swords; and when mighty weapons produce reverberating noises; and when the enemy soldiers cry aloud in agony, you
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