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was our master's brother gone for so long?" gone to conquer the six parts of Bharatakṣetra." does he now eagerly summon his younger brother ?" "To have him do the service common to other kings."
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After conquering powerless kings, why this climbing a stake here?" 887 "Unbroken pride from his being cakra vartin is the cause of that." How will the King show himself, when he has been defeated by his younger brother ?" "Having the semblance of a conqueror, he does not know his future defeat." "Has King Bharata a mole for a minister ?" "There are many wise hereditary ministers." Why did they not restrain him when he wished to scratch the serpent's mouth ?" "He was not restrained, but urged on. Such is destiny."
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Preparations for war by Bahubali's men (175–209)
As he went, he heard as if it were history such an account of the quarrel between the two sons of Rṣabha which had been made public at the gate as if by deities. Though he went quickly because of anger, the story of their quarrel went on the road more quickly, as if in rivalry. At that news, the soldiers in every village and in every city made instant preparations for camp, as if by the King's order. Some dragged out war-chariots from coach-houses, and strengthened them with new axles, etc., like Yogis strengthening their bodies. Some, having mounted, conquered fatigue to train the horses on the riding-path to endure battle by five gaits. Others went to blacksmiths' houses and had their weapons, sword, etc., sharpened, like embodied splendor of their lord. Others joined together the best horn and fastened it with new strings, and made bows of horn that were like bows of Yama. Some brought
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887 170. I have found no trace of this as a popular expression. Whether it means 'suicidal,' with perhaps a reference to impalement; or difficult' is not clear.
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