When her lover the King of Rajadhrapura received Bhanumati's letter, a whirlwind of emotions overtook him. As he unfolded the parchment, his heart raced with anticipation, hoping for good news, for a sign that their love could overcome the bitter rivalry between their kingdoms. But as he read the words, his face darkened, and a mix of sorrow and determination filled his eyes.

He had hoped that Bhanumati's brother would relent, that their love would be accepted without the need for conflict. But now, her plea for war-to fight her own brother-was written clearly on the page before him. Her desperation was palpable in every word, and while he knew this was not the path either of them had wanted, he could feel the weight of her pain and longing.