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
Even before Ravan could say anything more Lakshman sent the Sudarshanchakra directing it towards Ravan. It went speeding through the sky like a flash of lightning with a blinding radiance and tore off the armoured chest of Ravan and the supreme hero of the Rakshasa dynasty, the greatest militaric genius of the Rakshasa line collapsed to the ground like an uprooted tree.
It was the eleventh day (Ekadashi) of the bleak fortnight (Krishnapaksha) of Vaishak.
The sun-god disappeared behind the western mountains.
Ravan, the heroic Rakshasa emperor was slain and his soul went to the fourth hell.
Countless gods and goddesses gathered in the sky in elation and jubilation. They showered divine flowers over Lakshman. Their cries of victory reverberated through the three skies. The armies of Shri Ram swayed in elation. All the Vanara warriors began dancing in elation and their cries of victory reverberated in the skies.
The silence of the burial ground pervaded the Rakshasa armies. Everywhere there arose floods of sorrow and stupefaction. A tremendous commotion arose in Lanka. The Rakshasa warriors stood petrified with stupefaction. The tears flowed from their eyes like floods.
At this point, Vibhishan stood on a magnificent gold chariot and said addressing the Rakshasa armies in an elevated and dignified voice, "O you mighty heroes and warriors of Lanka! Discard your worries and fears. Seek the refuge of Shri Ram and Lakshman. Now, Shri Ram is our lord and refuge. Therefore, seek his refuge and obtain his compassion and grace."
And the millions of Rakshasa warriors proceeded towards Shri Ram and Lakshman; approached them, bowed to them in veneration and surrendered their weapons at their feet. Then, Lakshman moved a few paces forward and said in a lofty voice. "Dear heroes! The war has come to an end. You fought for