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The Seventy-Seventh Chapter
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This news was heard from the spies. The celestial kings, eager for victory, said: "It is heard that the lord of Lanka, Ravana, has entered the refuge of the Shantinath Jinendra and is engaged in attaining the Bahurupi Vidya." ||19|| This Vidya is attained in twenty-four days and is capable of breaking the pride of even the gods. ||3|| Therefore, before this Vidya is attained by him, go quickly and arouse the anger of Ravana, who is seated in meditation. ||4|| Once this Vidya is attained, he will not be conquered even by the Indras, let alone us, who are insignificant. ||5|| Then Vibhishana said: "If this deed is to be done, then let it be started quickly. Why are you delaying?" ||6|| After deliberation, all the celestial kings said to Rama: "On this occasion, let Lanka be taken." ||7|| Let Ravana be bound and let the desired action be taken. Thus, being told, the valiant Rama, who was engaged in the deeds of great men, said: "Even against those who are extremely fearful, it is not proper to commit violence. How then can it be proper to commit this evil against one who is seated in the temple of the Jina, observing vows?" ||8|| This conduct is not praiseworthy for Kshatriyas who are born in noble families, who are proud and who have practiced the use of weapons. ||10|| Our lord Rama is a great soul and will not engage in unrighteousness. Thus, having decided, they secretly sent their sons towards Lanka. ||11|| Even after deciding, "We will go tomorrow," the celestial kings remained in deliberation for eight days. ||12|| Then, on the day of the full moon, with faces like the full moon, with eyes like lotuses, and adorned with various auspicious marks, they...