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CHAPTER TWO has already been taken by you just by hearing about you. Now take my hand. Be gracious. Favor me. Surely even in existence, there was really no existence on my part because of the non-existence of a bridegroom like you among the young princes of the Vidyādhara-kings of the north and south rows of Mt. Vaitādhya. By good fortune you have been attained, a life-saving remedy, the only moon for the world of the living."
Anantavirya replied:“Fair-browed lady, if you so wish, rise. Certainly we shall go to the city, Subhā, beautiful maiden."
Kanakaśri replied: “You are my husband. But my father, wicked, arrogant from his power over magic arts, will cause great evil. For he is an abode of evil. You two are alone, unarmed, though strong."
Anantavirya smiled and said: "Do not be afraid, timid girl. What is your father in battle with my noble brother, even with all his forces ? Anyone else who, wishing to fight, follows, we will send to death. Be unafraid; my dear."
Thus addressed by Anantavīrya, possessing strength of arm himself, Kanakaśri set out like Śrī in person choosing her husband. Anantavīrya, with arms raised like a palace with flags, said in a very loud voice, deep as thunder:
"Sir captains of fortresses! Sir generals, ministers, princes, vassals, and soldiers, all of you! And all other adherents of Damitāri, be attentive! Hear my speech. I here, Anantavīrya, accompanied by Aparājita, am taking the daughter of Damitāri to my house. No censure is to be made, such as, 'She has been taken secretly. Do not disregard this. Consider your own strength, carrying weapons."
After he had made this proclamation, Anantavīrya with his wife and Aparājita set out through the air in an aerial car made by magic.
When Damitāri heard of that, saying, “Who is this miserable creature, belonging to earth, wishing to die?"
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