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RESCUED BY BEARS AND MONKEYS
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to attack his formidable enemy with the army of monkeys,
formed a second army of bears, and with this reinforcement
he prepared to cross the straits. Before setting out he
placed a lingam on the dam, and offered a solemn sacrifice
Then, turning towards his armies of bears and
to it.
monkeys, he addressed them as follows
Brave soldiers, do not let yourselves be frightened by
their
the giants against whom you are to wage war
strength is useless, since the gods are not on their side.
Let us advance, then, without fear and without delay.
:
'
;
We march to certain victory, since we go to fight the
enemies of the gods.'
At these words the whole force moved forward, crossed