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[Hindi commentary:] He, standing up and bowing before the king, said: "The king's command is to be borne on the head; even so, on the basis of your affection I wish to submit something. So even if it contains an offense, forgive my submission. Bhoja has neither wealth nor army nor a strong retinue. He is just like a child of yours. So, O master, why is it proper for him to be killed? He is as if powerless, and remaining devoted to your feet, fills his belly. So, O best of kings, no reason is seen for his slaughter."
Then the king recounted the entire event that had occurred in the royal assembly in the morning. And hearing it, he laughed and said:
"Rāma was the lord of the three worlds, and Vasiṣṭha was the son of Brahmā; / by him the auspicious moment was declared for the royal consecration. .. 20 ..