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An
aged, well-versed pundit in state-craft and vedic-lore was sent to
the capital city of Raja Mahendranagara on this errand. Alas! he
returned with the news of the emperor's marching with army to carry
Vasavamba by force and punish all: As a precautionary measure,
Kusuma Sreshti commanded Virupaksha, the valorous Field-Marshal of
the Virasena, and Sivaprasad, the indomitable head of the
Balabatasena to keep guard the fort with all strategy and alertness;
for, the intended Agnipravesa decision must be materialized
unhindered before the armies reach Penugonda precincts. Deeming
it a
great bolt from the blue, the energetic, ebullient youthful leaders
entered the field of action at once. The 102 gotrika elders were
found more jubilant and finished final advice and instructions to
their immediate heirs.
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