Jain Ramayana Part 2

SR No.: 002022
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Bhadraguptasuri
Publisher: Vishvakalyan Prakashan Trust Mehsana
Publication Year: 2000
Total Pages: 518
Language: English
Classification: Book_English, Mythology, & Story
File Size: 23 MB

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JAIN RAMAYAN
Bhagwan Rishabhdev and became absorbed in rendering devotion to the Lord.
An incident happened one day !
King Dasarath was seated on his throne in his court. The court was full of ministers, subordinate officials, courtiers and state officials. The activities for the day, in the court, had begun. Unexpectedly, the divine sage Narad came to the court of Dasarath. Dasarath descended from his throne and received the divine sage with due honour. All those who were present in the court bowed to the divine sage with heartfelt veneration.
"Divine sage! We extend a hearty welcome to you !" King Dasarath said folding his hands and moving towards the divine sage, a few paces.
"I hope the King of Ayodhya is well !” The divine sage made a polite enquiry and expressed his wishes for his welfare.
“Kindly be seated. Oh divine sage! You have come after a long time and you have rendered Ayodhya holy by visiting us. Be so gracious as to occupy this golden throne and to bestow upon us your benedictions. Dasarath entreated the divine sage to be seated near him. Accordingly, the divine sage Narad sat upon a golden throne and breathed a long sigh.
"You Lord of compassion! I think you have travelled a long distance and that you are greatly tired”.
“Yes, Oh King! You are right, I had to visit you after travelling a long distance. There is a reason for this".
"Kindly let me know what service I may render to you," Dasarath said in a polite manner showing the highest regard for Narad. For a moment, Narad kept his eyes closed. He sat silent and still for a while. It was as though he was trying to take rest, having been tired of travelling a long distance. Then, he said in a voice which was resonant like the thunder.
"Oh king! I happened to go to Purvavideh”.