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
"I will send my message to Ram by him. He will convey to him our intention of using the four expedients... Sama amiability; Dan benevolence; Bhed discrimination and Dand punishment."
"Will there be any mention of the possibility of releasing Sita ?"
“No, that is not possible. I will never return Sita to Ram.” "In that case, your embassy will bear no desirable fruit.” "Let us see what will happen."
And Ravan, at once, sent for Samant. He, at once came and saluted Ravan; and awaited his commands. Ravan sent a definite message by him to Shri Ram. After Samant went away, Ravan addressed his ministers; and said .
"We shall dismiss the court only after knowing what reply Samant brings."
Samant speedily went towards Shri Ram's camp. Samant possessed an attractive and magnetic appearance and manners. On many former occasions, Samant had conveyed Ravan's messages to many kings of the Aryavart; and had brought back the desired replies using his inherent skill and tact. He possessed not only the power of speaking in a pleasant and agreeable manner but also patience, restraint and the power of sweet utterance. He had the power of understanding the proprieties of place, time and circumstances. But the mission he had to carry out on that day was surely difficult. He had to carry out the commands of Ravan however hard they were.
He had heard a lot about Shri Ram and Lakshman; and he had developed a deep attachment and veneration for them. He was supremely happy that a least under the pretext of conveying to them Ravan's message, he could see those great personalities. But of course, he was deeply worried because of the nature of the message he had to convey on that day.
He approached the main gate of Shri Ram's camp. He gave his signet-ring to the guard and informed him of his desire to