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

Page 39

The Search for Sita
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man also forgot himself looking at Hanuman. He felt that Sugriy's account of Hanuman's abilities was inadequate and that he exceeded the description. He said in a resounding voice. “Really, he is an extraordinary hero. He is the very image of heroism and valour. He is the very embodiment of humility,
bility and wisdom and possesses the determination to carry out any duty."
Hanuman said in a humble voice :
"Dear Lord ! Revered Shri Ram ! Sugriv the king of Vanars has praised me only because of his love and affection for me. The Vanardweep abounds in heroes and warriors. I am not really so great as he has made me out to be. There are such renowned heroes as Garva, Gavaksh, Gavaya, Sharam, Gandha, Madhan, Neel, Nal, Angadh and Jambhavan. There are many other warriors of whom I am one. Dear Lord! We are all ready to serve you, in your endeavour to get back Sita.”
“O you mighty Lord! If you command me I will at once bring the entire Rakshasdweep' and place it at your feet. I will devastate Lanka. I will create a terrible commotion among the Rakshasas. I can bring Ravan and all his relatives in one hand and throw them at your feet. I can bind Ravan to a pillar in his palace and bring Sita safely here. Kindly give up your worry and anxiety. I will carry out any command of yours with the greatest ease.”
"O mighty hero! I know that you can do all these things with an effortless ease. Nothing is impossible for you. I know that you can bring Sita here without any difficulty overcoming ail impediments but at present these things need not be done. For the time being, you go to Lanka and find out all details about Lanka. Find out where Sita is and what her condition is. Find out her circumstances. Yes, after meeting her, you give her this signet-ring of mine. That will make her believe that you are my representative. Moreover, while returning you must bring her coronet.”
“Hanuman. Kindly tell her that the separation from her has been causing inordinate anguish to me. Tell her that the