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JAIN RAMAYAN
“Where is that Yogiraj ?” "He is at the door of the palace”.
King Janak at once went out hurriedly; and embraced the Yogi who was standing at the door. He could not contain his joy at meeting him. The caretaker of the fort and the other guards were greatly amazed. Taking the Yogi with him, Janak went into his chamber.
"Oh king! If we delay, we will have to face a terrible calamity which is hovering over us. Whatever you have to do, complete it at once. Staying here even for moment is dangerous". Dasarath who was in the guise of a Yogi, said occupying a seat studded with gems.
"But dear king of Ayodhya ! When I saw you, I felt greatly eager to know why you had put on this disguise."
“Your curiosity will be gratified if you also put on this disguise". Dasarath said to Janak smiling.
Then, the two friends held a secret discussion. "Dear King ! Did Narad visit you”. “Yes, he did”. "You heard what he said, I think ?” "Yes". “What have you thought of it ?” “Let us encounter Vibhishan.”
"Have you thought of the consequence of such an encounter ?”
"Your meaning ?”
"The massacre of countless innocent beings and added to it, the disgrace of defeat. Probably you do not know that, Ravan, the King of Lanka is a Prativasudev. He is invincible
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