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detached. Then, he must renounce all pleasures and engage himself in the endeavours to attain spiritual perfection and to realize the pure form of the soul. That is what I am going to do. Till now, I carried out my duty of taking care of the people and now I must carry out endeavours for my spiritual progress and welfare. If I once cut off the bondages of Karma, I would have done everything desirable. After that there will not be any bondage of Karmas; and I need not fall into the tangles of attachments and hatred and I will be totally delivered from the cycle of birth and death.
Now, I realize that Sita, Bharath, Hanuman, Kritantyadan and others did the right thing in renouncing the samsar. They rendered their lives fruitful. It is an eternal truth that the human state of existence is the most suitable one to carry out spiritual austerities, and to attain Moksha".
Shri Ram's words expounding spiritual doctrines strengthened Shatrughna's spirit of renunciation. At the same time, there appeared the light of renunciation in the hearts of Vibhishan and Sugriv. In consequence, Vibhishan saluted Shri Ram and said.
"Oh great man! I too will adopt the Sadhudharma; and will carry out spiritual austerities. I too do not desire to remain in the samsar."
"I too will join you and adopt the Charitradharma; and will try to attain spiritual welfare” Sugriv said overcome with joyful emotions. His face grew resplendent with the radiance of spirituality
Shri Ram was supremely happy; he said in a voice full of affection.
"O King! Your decision is quite proper".
"Revered brother ! Now we need not delay the coronation of Anangdev” said Shatrughna reminding Shri Ram of their plan.
“Yes, yes, you are right. I had totally forgotten it. We shall at once send for the Chief Minister and request him to make
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