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[Sumantra narrates the manner in which Rsyasringa was brought to Anga--Romapada sends courtesans to lure Rsyasringa and to get him to famine-stricken Anga--rains follow ending famine- Rsyasringa marries Santa, daughter of Romapada.]

sumantraścōditō rājñā prōvācēdaṅ vacastadā.

yatharśyaśṛṅgastvānīta śśruṇu mē mantribhissaha৷৷1.10.1৷৷

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rājñā by the king, cōdita: prompted, sumantra: Sumantra, tadā then, idam these words, prōvāca said, sa:ṛśyaśṛṅga: that Rsyasringa, mantribhi:saha with ministers, yathā in what manner, ānīta: was brought, mē to me, śṛṇu listen.

Thus prompted by king Dasaratha, Sumantra said, "I shall relate to you the manner in which Rsyasringa was brought to the court. Listen to me along with your ministers".