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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
One day some spies from the border areas came to the king
Mahabal left for the battle. One day Malayasundari requested Kanakamala
Maharaj ! The neighbouring enemies
have attacked us. They are robbing the
common people.
My husband has gone to the battle field.
Tam afraid sleeping alone in the palace at night. Please sleep
in my room.
Alright, daughter ! As
you say.
Father ! If you permit me I will subdue
the enemies. The king was confident of the bravery of his son. He gave permission.
Now the chance to take revenge
is at hand.
Conspiring Kanakamala started living with the princess.
Slowly Kanakamala gained Malaya's confidence. One day she said
Daughter ! Don't be afraid. I will change my appearance to match her and then fight. You just get me some feathers, a sword, black colour and black dress. But beware no one
should know about this.
Daughter ! During the night a shedemon came. She had a shining sword in one hand and a skull in the other. Her body
was black like coal and hair unkempt. I kept on fighting her all night. I could push her away with great difficulty. Otherwise
she would have killed us both.
Alright.
I will get these things
silently.
Mother ! What will happen
now.
Malaya trembled with fear.
Malaya arranged for all the things.
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