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The brothers
It was a long chase. The rabbits were running for their life. The
dogs were catching up. Suddenly, in a swift move, the rabbits
turned and faced the dogs. Taken aback by the show of defiance,
the barking dogs stepped back. Hakka called back the dogs. As
the dogs turned back, the rabbits walked away.
“That’s the quality of this land,” said a quiet voice, “Even rabbits
give fight.”
“There are hundreds of kingdoms. Tell me, in what way will your
kingdom be different?” asked Vidyaranya.
Vidyaranya smiled, “I’m glad you said it. Truth and justice.
Peace and prosperity. You will build an empire that will stand
for the victory for truth and justice. Call it Vijayanagara. Build
your capital at the very place which knows no fear,where even
rabbits are courageous!”