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party with Prince Ratnadatt come bere within saventeen days f" Seeing the king in confusion' his minister said :
"Maharaj ! It would be really difficult for the whole marriage party to come. But the prince alone can be called. Our she-camal named Pavanvegi can reach Ratnasthal within five days and can return with the prince within another five days. Still there will remain seven days for marriage."
King Chandrasena liked the suggestion of the minister. He sent pavan vegi shecamel to Ratnasthal with men of his confidence.
At that time King Ravana ruled over Lanka. His power was so great that Heavenly kings like Indra and other rulers always remained present in his service. One day Ravana called a meeting of astrologers who could foretell the whole future. He then asked them :
