“My dear people who are here for the horse racing and all the people of Ling Garpo, I am a son of the deities and a grandson of the Dragon King. Today I pledge myself to you as the Lion King Gesar Lhopo Zhatui. For the 12 years since I was born, I have experienced all kinds of difficulties and suffered many hardships. Finally today I ascended the throne. This is the reason the deities sent me here. Will you obey me willingly?”
Everybody from Ling Garpo kowtowed to the new king. When Gesar was enthroned they all saw the flower rain scattered by the deities, the rainbow made by the divinities and they heard the music played by the dragon deities. How could they not obey? Not only were they completely convinced but also they thought it was the result of their devout prayers.
Gesar could see that all the people were completely convinced, so he began to appoint officers and name people for particular jobs.
“Now I will confer titles upon some people. Pengpa Chatsa Shigar will become General of the Eastern army to protect us against our enemy King Sadain and the Cham State. Sengta Mogyain Garop will become General of the Southern army to protect us against our southern monster, Sintri. Chashang Dainma will become General of the Western army to protect us against the Hor State. Niancha Adan will become General of the Northern army to protect us against our enemies from Rong and Mo....”
Later, Gesar continued his solemn proclamation: “Except for the public enemies of the State of Ling, I have no enemies. Except for the Tibetan public statutes, I have no other laws. From now on our people of Ling Garpo have rules and regulations. As long as we all stick together, everyone will enjoy peace and prosperity.”
All the people rejoiced and completely supported Gesar as Lion King of Ling Garpo.
With all the people shouting and jumping, the Old Head Chieftain, Rongcha Chageng, held the genealogy of the Mobu Dongsi and with the flags of the five tribes presented them to the Lion King while congratulating him warmly.
Then Gesar’s fellow men of the Ling Garpo offered gifts.
They all said to the Lion King Gesar:
“We all hope you can crack down on the Black Devil, wipe out King Sintri, defeat King Hor, vanquish King Sadain and conquer the four fiends. We believe you will sweep the darkness from around us.”
Zhaotoin went towards the Lion King, kowtowed and congratulated him on his enthronement. Actually, Zhaotoin was itching to swallow up Choru and was harbouring a deep resentment towards him in his mind.
He swore to himself that he would get revenge one day to calm down his livid hatred. Now he assumed a look of happiness to celebrate Choru’s enthronement as of the State of Ling King Gesar.
Gesar pretended not to read his mind. Not only did Gesar accepted his gifts but he also fulfilled his promise by granting Zhaotoin the Darong’mascots, namely the stickers for ascetic practices and the bag of God Wealth. He then said:
“These are my goods of incarnation. Now I offer them to you. One day when I have killed Devil Nortsam, please lend them back to me.”
Zhaotoin kneeling down said:
“Please rest assured, Your Majesty! I will keep them carefully. When you need them I will send them to you as soon as possible.”
Sengcham Cholmo left the girls who were involved in the soft music and graceful dancing. She held the hada scarf with the Chalho people’s mascot on it which had been blessed by the Chalho people. She also had a lucky bowl with a long handle attached to it. The bowl was filled with some Holy Mother’s wine and sweet dew. She walked to the front of the Lion King’s throne and with a smile she sang a song for Gesar:
“Your Honourable Majesty, I present you 13 kinds of colourful damask silk and good wine.
We hope your weapons will be shining forever and your brilliance remains always.
On the difficult road, when you are working for your people, I will follow you like your shadow forever.
Oh! Lion King!”
The girls danced more lithely and brightly accompanied by Cholmo’s song. With her eyes filled with happiness and goodwill, Cholmo now looked more charming and graceful than ever before. Gesar’s heart missed a beat when he saw her. He rose from his throne at once to dance with his bride. Then he walked among the people and was delighted with the festival which was full of music and wonderful dancing.
