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CHAPTER IV
1. Having consolidated all his dominions Karakanda questioned Mativara of pure intellect "Tell me your opinion, oh Mativara; is there any man who, being insolent, does not bend to me even now?" Then Mativara said "Oh lord of lords, the whole earth serves you. But in the Dravida country there are kings who, being bold and haughty in their heart, do not bow to any one. The kings of the prosperous Cola, Pandya and Cera do not accept your service, oh lord!" Hearing this, the king of Campa instantly despatched an ambassador to them. He went and told the Cola and other kings" Pay homage to the feet of Karakanda". But they rebuked the ambassador saying "We do not bend to any one except 10 the Jina". He returned and told Karakanda, "In brief, they will not serve you". Hearing those words, king Karakanda took a vow If I do not place my foot upon their heads then I shall have no concern with any wordly possessions such as territories, children and the pleasures of the seuses". Taking this vow, Karakanda immediately ordered a march in wrath. The king of Campa marched against them. Mounting an elephant he passed out of the town accompanied by the fourfold army, thus exhibiting the grace of the lord of gods".
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2. As he marched, the earth was rent by the hoofs of the horses and smoky dust rose to the sky and enveloped the directions as if a veil was cast on the faces of the quarter-elephants. The earth trembled, the mightiest mountains shook and the lords of gods in the sky fled away quivering. Bending his way to the South, he came to Terapura. On its southern side in the great forest, he encamped his fourfold army. In a moment, the lions and the Pulindas were disturbed. Five-coloured tents were pitched up as if the houses of gods had alighted on earth. The elephant-drivers took the elephants to a watery place and the excited donkeys ran after their mates. The officers of the king unfurled the banners 10
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