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JAIN RAMAYAN
The heavenly being was none other than Dharmendra himself.
He too had come there on a pilgrimage; but as he entered the temple, the melodious utterances and melodies of devotion fell on his ears; and spell-bound by the utterances and melodies he had slipped into a corner silently.
Soon after the worship was over, Nagaraj Dharmendra overwhelmed with joyful emotions said to Ravan :
"Oh you superhuman Ravan ! you have indeed, performed a miracle. Whatever is said in praise of your devotion for the Arihant, is little. Indeed, your devotional worship is extraordinary and exceptional ! Your devotion has captivated my heart. Oh ! How marvellous was your glorification of the Lord!”
"No. No. I do not deserve this praise. It is merely because of your kindness and grace that you have praised my devotion for the Lord. I was just endeavouring to captivate the compassionate heart of the Paramatma”.
"Please do not say so. Surely, your devotion was sublime; and it will surely bring you Moksha. I am fully satisfied with your devotion. Ask for any boon; and I will give it to you. If you desire any boon; if you have any aspiration, you can mention it. I am ready to grant any wish of yours”. Dharmendra said, placing his hand gently on Ravan's back.
"Oh you revered Nagendra ! It is quite natural and proper that you should be pleased with the devotion shown to the
ma who is the Lord of the three worlds. A devotee
ces delight by adoring and glorifying his Lord. Oh you serpent-king! You are pleased with my devotion for the
and you are desirous of granting me a boon. This only shows your devotion for the Lord; and it is also proper that you should be so pleased. If I ask for any boon it will be a reproach on my devotion for the Lord.”
Dharmendra was greatly amazed at Ravan's nobility and was happy to see that Ravan was free from desires. The great
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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 |