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
city of Charanyugal. Stars seemed to be getting ready for their journey through the sky in the night. Lights were burning in the guest house of king Sagar raja. Without stopping anywhere, Mandodari went straight to King Sagar raja's room. King Sagar raja who had been walking, to and fro, in his room stopped. Startled by Mandodari's appearance, he glanced towards her and became anxious on seeing the feeling of anxiety and fear expressed in her face :
"What is the matter? You have come at such a time as this? King Sagar raja sat upon a chair covered with a beautifully designed white cloth and said looking towards her..
“Your Excellency ! I am sorry to say the purpose with which you have come will not be fulfilled”.
“What are you prattling ?” said Sagar raja angrily.
“Your Excellency! What I am saying is the truth. We are not likely to succeed in our objective. You may leave this place at once with your followers for your capital”. Every word uttered by Mandodari increased King Sagar raja's eagerness and agitation.
“What exactly is the matter ?” “Sulasa has already chosen her husband.” “Whom?" "She has chosen Madhuping, the prince of Kalinga”.
"Where did you hear this?” Sagar raja's anxiety and agitation knew no bounds."
"Straight from the mouth of Sulasa". Then Mandodari narrated, in full, the entire conversation that had taken place between Sulasa and her mother in the garden.
Stillness reigned in the room. Sagar raja became furious on hearing about Sulasa's decision. He ordered Mandodari to leave the room. He was now alone in the room. On account of agitation and worry his mind and heart were benumbed and