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
searched for a suitable bridegroom; and drew a blank everywhere. I have not been able to find any young man worthy of her hand in marriage, in the Vidyadhar families, in Vaithadhya. This worry has been eating into my heart. This is the thorn that has been piercing my heart”.
On hearing the words of King Mayaraj, the Chief Minister was silent for a few moments. Then he said, “Dear king! you might not have found a suitable bridegroom for our princess, Mandodari in the Vaithadhya mountain, among the Vidyadhar families; but the womb of the world is not barren. It has been well said, “Bahuratna Vasundhara”; the earth hath many gems in her womb."
"Is there any worthy young man in your view ?" The king said to his Chief Minister looking towards him, eager to see if he knew any young man worthy of Mandodari's hand, in marriage.
“Yes. My dear King ! Surely, I have a worthy young man in my view”.
“Who is he ?"
"Who else can it be? The son of Ratnashrava; and the grand-son of Sumali”.
"Very good !”
“Dear King! Only recently, Prince Dashmukh Ravan achieved mastery over a thousand accomplishments and arts and secured miraculous weapons. He also secured the divine sword, "Chandrahas". Countless Vidyadhars, gods and goddesses are full of admiration for him and are ready to do anything for him. Where can we find a worthier bridegroom than Ravan for our beautiful Princess ? Can we find such a youngster of rare abilities and accomplishments and of such excellent physical appearance anywhere in the three worlds ? He has a fascinating physical appearance; he is heroic and has attained mastery over supernatural arts and accomplishments. I think he is, in all respects, worthy of Princess Mandodari's hand in marriage".