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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LXXXIV
THE REUNION WITH SITA
Even before the flames of Ravan's funeral pyre had subsided; even before the tears in the eyes of Mandodari and the others dried up, a large number of gods and goddesses came down from heaven to the famous Kusumayudh garden in Lanka and were making arrangements for a magnificent celebration. The great muni Aprameyabal had attained Kevalinan and the heavenly beings had gathered to celebrate that event. The streets and bazaars of Lanka were brimming with the sounds of auspicious musical instruments relating to the celebration. Early in the morning, Shri Ram received news about the attainment of kevaljnan by the Muni. So, he proceeded to the Kusumayudh garden accompanied by Lakshman, Kumbhakarna, Indrajit and others. All were in great grief and anguish. When they arrived at the garden, they saw the great Muni seated on a golden lotus, delivering a discourse. Shri Ram politely saluted the muni and sat in front of him. The spiritual discourse that the muni was delivering filled the hearts of the heavenly beings with an inexpressible elation. Their hearts bloomed into bliss. The human beings who heard the discourse swayed with delight. The atmosphere was filled with the spirit of self-restraint and spiritual elevation.
The discourse ended. There was absolute serenity everywhere. The members of the congregation who were spell-bound by the discourse swayed in delight as they thought of his utterances. Just then, Indrajit and Meghavahan stood up. They saluted the feet of the great muni and said humbly.
"Revered lord! We have lost all interest in life. We no more desire the bondage of samsar. We have decided to adopt