Passage 18

In English

Encounter with and

In those days, Kings used to appoint special messengers to keep them informed about the happenings in and around the kingdom. Once, a message was conveyed to relating the enormous trouble that the demons were causing to . A particular mention was made of the terrible duo and . They were close associates of the demon king . They attempted to secretly harm , and . was informed of these developments. It was who poisoned the ears of and and goaded them to attack the brothers. was hence anxiously awaiting further news about from his messengers. He was also hesitant to approach the elders with this news. Such news was generally conveyed only to . She was a great lady. She would always use soft words and advise aptly. Therefore, she was relied upon. conveyed this news to and sought her advice. He did not mention this to his own mother . At this moment of ’s anxiety, consoled and said, “ will not come to any harm. He is Divinity incarnate. Therefore, do not give scope for any worries.” She advised thus.