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RĀVAŅA'S EXPEDITION OF CONQUEST 129 powerful. Välin, abundantly endowed with strength of arm, constantly circumambulating Jambūdvīpa bounded by the ocean, paid homage to all the shrines. There was another son of Adityarajas, Sugrīva, and a younger daughter, Suprabhā.
Rkşarajas had two sons by his wife Harikāntā, famous throughout the world, Nala and Nīla.
King Adityarajas gave his kingdom to Vālin, powerful, became a mendicant, and reached emancipation, after practicing penance. Välin made Sugrīva heir-apparent, who possessed right-belief, knew the law, was compassionate, powerful, like himself.
One day, Daśagriya went to Mt. Meru, riding an elephant, accompanied by his wives, to pay homage to the shrines. Just then a Khecara, Khara, the son of Meghaprabha, saw Candranakhã and kidnaped her, having fallen in love with her and she with him. He went to Pātālalankā, expelled King Candrodara, 106 the son of Adityarajas, and took it himself. When he heard of the kidnaping of Candraņakhā, Daśakandhara went at once from Meru to Lankā and was very angry. Daśānana started out to kill the Khecara, Khara, like an angry lion to hunt an elephant. Then Queen Mandodarī said to Rāvana: "What haste is this at the wrong time? At least, reflect a little, honored sir. The maiden must certainly be given to some one. If she herself chooses a husband, agreeable and well-born, that is a good thing. The elder brother of Dūşaņa is a suitable husband for Candraņakhā. He will be a faultless vassal of yours, powerful. Send distinguished men and marry her to him. Give Pātālalankā to him and grant your favor.”
His younger brother also said the same thing and, after suitable deliberation, he married her to him, having despatched Maya and Mārica.106 Then he (Khara) enjoyed
106 174. This is the first mention of Candrodara. The sons of Adityarajas were Välin and Sugriva, mentioned just above.
106 181. This is the first mention of Mārica.
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