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 89

Ravan's Marriage
77
On hearing the words of his Chief Minister, King Mayaraj became cheerful and jubilant and heaved a sigh of joy and relief; and his face bloomed like a fresh flower.
"My dear Chief Minister ! In that case, why delay ? Please make preparations to set off to the city of Swayamprabha. Meanwhile, I will consult our queen about this matter".
After the Chief Minister left the chamber, King Mayaraj set off briskly towards the harem.
Noticing the king coming into her chamber, like a speedy river, the queen Hemavathi, stood up and ran forward to receive him.
"My lord! What is the matter? Why are you in such impatience ?" The queen asked the king, tossing between the waves of elation and depression.
“My dear Queen ! We have found a worthy bridegroom for Mandodari.”
"Who is he? Let me also know who he is ?”
“He is Dashmukh Ravan, the grand-son of the revered Sumali. He has mastered countless accomplishments and arts; and has secured the divine sword, Chandrahas which even gods cannot attain. He is indeed a radiant light whose effulgent halo will brighten the fame of the Vidyadhar world”.
"We are indeed fortunate ! We are indeed blessed in finding such a young man ! All this is the result of the grace of Lord Shantinath”. Hemavathi said overwhelmed with joyful emotions.
“Then you make preparations for your journey to the city of Swayamprabha. I will send our Chief Minister before-hand to the city of Swayamprabha so that he may have a preliminary discussion with Sumali and Ratnashrava about the matter. Ah ! Yes. Where is Mandodari ? She is not to be seen anywhere”, the king said looking around.
Mandodari was standing behind a door and was overhearing the conversation going on between her father and mother,