4 # 3a. The war on the first day.
The messengers reached Bhaanukoban's palace. They paid their obeisance to him and conveyed their message.
Immediately the generals got their army ready for the war. The minsters stood ready to give advice. Many war drums were played and they crossed many streets to reach Soorapadman's palace.
"Sire! Why did you wish to see me?" Bhaanukoban demanded his father.
"The boy who had killed Taarakan and Krounjan has come here to wage a war. Vishnu, Brahma and Indra are with him now.
Fighting with a mere child will tarnish my image.
I want you to go and defeat them and come back to me victoriously."
Bhaanukoban beamed with happiness. His shoulders swelled up seeking to fight the war. He replied,
"Sire ! It is my duty to please you. I shall capture all the Deva and bring them here. You may give them any punishment your heart fancies."
The messengers reached Bhaanukoban's palace. They paid their obeisance to him and conveyed their message.
Immediately the generals got their army ready for the war. The minsters stood ready to give advice. Many war drums were played and they crossed many streets to reach Soorapadman's palace.
"Sire! Why did you wish to see me?" Bhaanukoban demanded his father.
"The boy who had killed Taarakan and Krounjan has come here to wage a war. Vishnu, Brahma and Indra are with him now.
Fighting with a mere child will tarnish my image.
I want you to go and defeat them and come back to me victoriously."
Bhaanukoban beamed with happiness. His shoulders swelled up seeking to fight the war. He replied,
"Sire ! It is my duty to please you. I shall capture all the Deva and bring them here. You may give them any punishment your heart fancies."