Jain Ramayana Part 3

SR No.: 002023
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Bhadraguptasuri
Publisher: Vishvakalyan Prakashan Trust Mehsana
Publication Year: 2000
Total Pages: 518
Language: English
Classification: Book_English, Story, & Literature
File Size: 24 MB

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JAIN RAMAYAN
Shri Ram's anguish knew no bounds. He could not think of any way of enabling Lakshman to come back to life. All were plunged in grief and agitation.
Unexpectedly, a Vidyadhar appeared on the eastern side of the fort where Bhamandal stood guarding the gate. Bhamandal tried to prevent him from entering the fort. The Vidyadhar saluted him respectfully; and said.
"Oh you hero! If you are one of Shri Ram's well-wishers, take me to him, at once. I know a remedy by means of which, we can make Lakshman come back to life.”
"But who may you be ?” Bhamandal asked him, with a feeling of suspicion.
The Vidyadhar showed no engerness to reveal his identity; but he said. "I am a well-wisher of Shri Ram's. I will tell you later who I am. Now, even a moment's delay will be disastrous."
Bhamandal, in accordance with the wish of the Vidyadhar. took him to Shri Ram. The Vidyadhar bowed his head to Shri Ram respectfully; and said.
“Oh you son of Dasarath ! I am Pratichandra, the prince of Sangitpur Nagar. My father's name is Shashimandal; and my mother's name is Suprabha.
Once, it so happened that I set off through the sky, in the company of my sweet-heart, on a pleasure-trip. On the way, a Vidyadhar by name Sahasravijaya saw us engaged in amorous sports. There existed an ancient feud between him and our family. Suddenly, there broke out a terrible fight between us. He attacked me with a divine weapon called Chandarava: and I fell down. Fortunately, I fell into the territory of Saketpuri. On account of the terrible fall, even I was experiencing pain. I was experiencing great pain on account of the dreadful stroke of the mighty weapon. When I was lying there, fortunately, your younger brother Bharath happened to see me by chance. He came running to me. He lifted me up. He