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 43

Lankasundari
There was silence in the court. All were in a state of worry and agitation. Hanuman stood up from his seat. He bowed to King Mahendra with respect and folding his hands, said :
"O king! You do not know me. I am Hanuman, your grand-son... the son of your daughter, Anjanadevi. I am proceeding to Lanka as commanded by Shri Ram. The wicked king, Ravan has carried away Sita forcibly. I must go to Lanka; and meet Sita and then I will have to persuade Ravan to send back Sita to Shri Ram."
While I was proceeding towards Lanka, I happened to see your kingdom and your city; and I remembered, at once, the disgrace that my mother once faced here. My blood began to boil with anger and in that excitement. I decided to fight against
you."
"Revered Lord! Kindly pardon my sin. Now I will proceed to Lanka without a moment's delay. I request you to go to Kishkindha and to meet Shri Ram." King Mahendra was greatly delighted to hear Hanuman's words. His eyes sparkled with amazement and joy, and he shed tears of joy. He affectionately embraced Hanuman and asked him to be seated.
"Dear child! I have heard a lot about your greatness and heroism. I have heard people speaking of you with admiration But I did not get an opportunity of meeting you and now I am supremely happy to meet you. In the past, I used to hear people admiring you and thought that I might not be able to meet you but today I have seen you. I am indeed happy. Today, I have found that whatever I heard about your heroism is true.”
“Dear child! You say you are going to Lanka in accordance with Shri Ram's commands. Proceed to Lanka at once. May you succeed in your endeavour. After achieving your objective you return to Shri Ram. You need not worry about us. Prasannakirti and I will at once proceed to Kishkindha to meet Shri Ram.”
King Mahendra made arrangements to proceed to Kishkindha.
Hanuman set off towards Lanka.