Jain Ramayana Part 1

SR No.: 002021
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

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JAIN RAMAYAN
Sugriv, Nala and Nila and various leading warriors and commanders were overawed with the news. The representatives of the Vanara Dynasty were shocked to hear the news. The cordiality and friendliness that had been in existence through generations between the two royal families were, in a moment, destroyed, by the arrogance and false-prestige of one person. All this was the result of Ravan's intolerance of the Vanaras' progress and prosperity. All this had been caused by Ravan's greeneyed jealousy. Dashmukh Ravan could not tolerate a friendly Kingdom's honour, prestige and popularity. It was as if this
recast the terrible evils that would overwhelm Ravan in the future. Someone has rightly said, "Vinashakale Viparitha Buddhihi". "Insanity and irrationalities appear at a time of impending decimation”. Coming evils cast their shadows before; otherwise, such malice and ill-will would not have arisen in Ravan's heart against the friends of his family who had lived in mutual amity and cordiality with his ancestors. Soon, the messenger returned to Lanka; met Dashmukh Ravan; and conveyed to him the message that Vali had sent in reply to his message.
... What else would result from that situation ? Who can prevent what is destined to occur ? What had to happen, happened. On hearing Vali's reply, Ravan flared up furiously and his intention to fight a war became intense. Every part of Lanka resounded with the news. The Rakshasa warriors got ready for the war at once and were waiting for orders from the king. When the command was issued, they set off towards Kishkindha like a cloud of locusts; trampling down everything; and having reached Kishkindha, they pounced upon the Vanara army. Vali also was not careless. He knew very well that as
the messenger returned to Lanka and conveyed his reply to Dashmukh Ravan, he would come like a whirlwind to invade Kishkindha. All the people of Kishkindha had an unshakable faith in Vali's capacity as a great warrior. They were confident that Vali was a mighty warrior of invincible courage and prowess. They believed that Vali could not be vanquished by anyone; and he would always be victorious. Even the