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JAIN RAMAYAN
"Speak out without any fear or worry. There is no need to fear anything".
"Mighty King, after you left Pathal Lanka, Suryaraja and Yaksharaja, the sons of Kishkindhi, the king of Vanaras, also marched towards their city. But after they reached the city, they were filled with wonder and repentance. But then Yama, a valiant warrior of Indra, the emperor had settled down there. So, Suryaraja and Yaksharaja were stopped at the border and prevented from entering the city".
"Oh! how proud and arrogant he is. Stealing and then high-handed dealing", Dashmukh Ravan was excited to hear this because of his affection for his friends.
"Yes. My dear king? Subsequently. Suryaraja and Yaksharaja, in order to reconquer their kingdom declared a war against Yama and fought a terrible war. But Yama was invincible, extremely valiant and the very embodiment of destructive 'attitude. So all their efforts came to nought. Both the Vanara princes and Vanara warriors fought ferociously but they could not remain on the battle-field for long. Yama captured the princes and the Vanara army and put them in a dismal prison which is like hell.
You know very well that for generations, the Vanaras and Rakshasas have been friendly: and they are tied together by deep bondages of affection. Moreover, from all points of view, they are worthy of your love. Therefore, O great king! it is your duty to liberate them and to help them in this time of distress".
Dashmukh Ravan gnashed his teeth in flaming fury. His face reddened with anger and he hissed through his nostrils like a king cobra. He said with an overpowering emotion.
"If we think of it objectively. I myself have been the cause for this distress and adversity of my friends. Those who are in the refuge of someone have to experience distress and adversity only on account of the helplessness of the one who gives them refuge. I have not been cautious regarding their safety
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| SR No. | 002021 |
| Book Title | Jain Ramayana Part 1 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Bhadraguptasuri |
| Publisher | Vishvakalyan Prakashan Trust Mehsana |
| Publication Year | 2000 |
| Total Pages | 452 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English, Mythology, & Story |
| File Size | 21 MB |