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

Page 55

The Birth of Ravan
blame upon the endeavours and upon those who showed the path like a bad carpenter who quarrels with his own tools.
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Ratnashrava had reached the climax of meditation and was totally absorbed in it. At that time, a youthful damsel of angelic beauty happened to come there. While passing, she paused for a moment, all of a sudden. Her steps automatically stopped. She fixed her eyes upon the young man who sat absorbed in meditation. She felt greatly fascinated by the beautiful appearance of Ratnashrava who was resplendent like the King of gods. She stood there spell-bound, lost in an infatuated contemplation of his fascinating appearance. She stood thus watching him intently for a few moments; then she approached Ratnashrava slowly, with soft steps and said in a sweet voice:
"Oh thou valiant hero! Thou art the best of men. I am a beautiful damsel with extraordinary powers. I am immensely pleased with your unexampled meditation and contemplation. Open your eyes and look at me for a moment"
As soon as the soft words of the youthful damsel fell upon his ears, Ratnashrava realised that he had achieved his objectives of attaining supernatural powers. He was greatly amazed. He stopped reciting the Mantras and opened his eyes. Then he noticed a damsel of unexampled beauty standing before him. He was spell-bound at the sight of her beauty.
Very soon, he realised that his endeavours had been frustrated. He became deeply agitated. Looking angrily at that damsel he said:
"Who are you? What is your purpose in coming here?"
The Vidyadhara damsel sat down upon the clean ground straight in front of Ratnashrava and said:
"Darling young man! There is a beautiful and fascinating place called Kautukmangal in a valley among the hills and caves of the Vaithadhya mountain, famous throughout the world. The ruler of that area is Vyomabindu, a Vidyadhar. His nature is signified by his name. He is supremely radiant and valiant.