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Lilāvai-Kahā of Koühala
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1238. Hearing that, they were overjoyed at once, and looking
ai each other, they considered themselves very fortunate. 1239. While the gathering of Gandharvas, kings and Siddhas
as desired by their hearts was about to take place (or, had come about) they could not believe it even when told (ayout it).
1240. When it was told to others around them who were looking
(at each other or, at ther) again and again, those friends
of theirs at once rushed towards Alakā (city). 1241. As their minds started for Alakā, the distance was not
too long (lit. path was not there at all) for them, who (at once reached and) greeted Nalakübara, with delighted faces.
1242. Then, along with his wife and with the Vidyadhara king
Hamsa, Nalakūbara came there, with a rejoicing retinue. 1243. When greeted (by me), both of them, the king of
Vidyadharas and the king of Yakşas, gave me, o king, an
excellent inexhaustible treasure (for you). 1244. And they said, “Tell this to Sālāhana again, that we say
there is no other dear friend (or relation) of ours except . you. 1245. So (please send Citrāngada along with Mādhavānila today.
The gods have said the marriage of Yaksas should not
be delayed. 1246. So that, on another auspicious day, as it is said in 152
of men (or, kings) your wedding with Lilāvati (will be
celebrated) after Silāmegha comes”. 1247. Hearing all this from Vijayānanda, O Beautiful One,
(lit. One, with eyes like those of a frightened young deer),
the king said to the son of Siddha king1248. "Did you hear what Nalakūbara has sent to us as a mess: age ? (Now), you should go together with Citrāngada to the
place desired by your heart,"
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