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
"Yes. Yes. I am coming to that. His second condition is that Shri Ram should surrender Sita to him."
The second condition mentioned by Samant infuriated Shri Ram. Lakshman's blood began to boil with anger. Sugriv made an angry movement towards Samant. Just then, Samant said again.
"In the place of Sita the emperor will surrender to Shri Ram half his empire and will also give him a gift of three thousand Vidyadhar damsels. Shri Ram! Try to be content with these."
"Stop your senseless talk! Go and inform your Emperor that Ram will not be satisfied with half his empire and that he would be satisfied only with the whole of his kingdom which he will conquer after killing him. You also tell him that Ram does not desire three thousand Vidyadhar damsels and that he desires only Sita."
"O you son of Dasharath! Kindly give up your obstinacy and accept the proposal of Ravan. This will be beneficial to all of you."
"Tell your Emperor that Ram does not desire kingdom; nor does he desire a large harem of damsels. If that villain desires to see his brothers and sons alive, he must send back to me Sita with honour. No need of unnecessary words. What is the use of mere talking? When Ravan enters the battle-field again we will see who will win or who will lose and who will be totally destroyed."
"O Ram! What wisdom is there in staking your life for the sake of a woman? Ah! Yes, once Lakshman survived the attack made by Ravan. He was almost dead but somehow he came back to life but that may not happen again. If again Ravan attacks him, he may die. How can you save your life and the lives of your warriors after Lakshman's death? Only Ravan is capable of destroying the whole universe; therefore, O you compassionate one! I think it proper that you should consider Ravan's proposal deeply and ponder over it seriously."
At this juncture, Lakshman's anger flared up.