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
deceptive methods; forcibly dragged me into his Pushpak; and brought me here. Actually, by committing this enormity, he has only courted disaster and death."
The atmosphere of deception disappeared in the presence of Vibhishan and the truth came to light. He at once realised that Ravan was responsible for the unpleasant events that had taken place that night. Ravan had abducted a woman. He looked towards Ravan in great grief and distress. He stood silent and calm for a while. Then he went towards Ravan a few steps; saluted him and said :
"My Lord! I cannot even believe that you have committed this enormity which will bring disgrace upon the Rakshasa dynasty. The truth can never be concealed. I humb you to take back Sita to Dandakaranya and to surrender her to Shri Ram. Otherwise, the destruction of Rakshasa dynasty and of the empire of Lanka is certain. You must carry out this duty even before Shri Ram arrives here with his brother Lakshman. This is the only way left to save the resplendent Rakshasa dynasty from ignominy and destruction." But Ravan was not prepared to listen to the sensible advice of Vibhishan. He grew red with anger.
"Coward! Do you realise what you have been saying? Sita will surely become my wife and if at all Ram and Lakshman come here, they will be destroyed. Their death is certain if they come here. I do not need the advice of a coward and contemptible fellow like you. If I listen to the advice of a coward like you it will be impossible to carry out the administration of our Empire."
“Yet, oh lord of Lanka! Do you remember what that enlightened man predicted once ? Piercing the darkness of oblivion, remember that event a little. Do not act unwisely. That enlightened man predicted that the Rakshasa dynasty would be destroyed on account of Sita, the wife of Ram. Have you forgotten that, dear brother ? I have nothing but affection for you. Even now my esteem for you has not abated. You are the supreme lord and protector of the Rakshasa dynasty, the