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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One night.. Many events
water, in which Vishalya has bathed. moment's delay can be disastrous."
Remember !
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Bhamandal fell into deep throughtfulness. Even before he could say anything, Vibhishan said:
Even a
"Bhamandal! Do not worry! I have an aerial-car which can fly through the sky. You can travel to Ayodhya in it. It travels in the sky at a tremendous speed. Do not worry. You can fly to Ayodhya and return much before dawn."
Bhamandal, Hanuman and Angadh saluted Shri Ram's feet and sat in the aerial-car. Within the twinkling of an eye, the airship sped away in the direction of Ayodhya. Shri Ram, Vibhishan and Chandrarashmi heaved a sigh of relief. They expressed their gratitude to the Vidyadhar, Pratichandra.
One wonders why Pratichandra's role is not given importance though he played a crucial role in the Ramayana war. It is not an exaggeration to say that Pratichandra saved the life of Lakshman and such a man's role is not given importance normally. Bharath saved the life of Pratichandra. Pratichandra also with a feeling of deep gratitude saved the life of Lakshman.
The airship reached Ayodhya.
It was almost midnight.
At that time, Bharath was sleeping soundly in his palace. In order to awaken Bharath, Angadh sang a song. Angadh knew very well the age-old tradition that a king should be awakened at a time of calamity, with caution. Bhamandal and Hanuman also joined Angadh in singing the song. Bharath was amazed to hear the song at midnight. At once, he woke up. He saw Bhamandal standing before him holding his hands and with his head bowed in respect. Bharath at once recognised Bhamandal. He also recognised Hanuman who was standing nearby but he did not know Angadh.
"What may be the purpose of your visit at this time of the night?" Bharath asked at once. He was filled with various kinds of doubts and fears.