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
THE DADHIMUKH DWEEP
The whole country was enveloped in tremendous and fiery flames. Hanuman saw the country. His airship was proceeding towards its destination.
Hanuman noticed one extraordinary sight in the midst of those terrible flames and he was overawed with the sight.
Two great munis were steeped in the Kayotsarg meditation and three young women sat before them in deep meditation and flames of fire surrounded them.
Hanuman was greatly agitated. His heart began to palpipate with fear when he saw that sight and without a moment's delay exercising his incomparable powers, he brought large quantities of water and poured it over the island. It seemed as if there was a heavy down-pour of water. Within a few moments, the fire was extinguished. The atmosphere became calm and serene. Hanuman's joy knew no bounds. He heaved a sigh of relief : "Compassion removes the sorrows of people. Hence, when a compassionate man removes the sufferings of others, he experiences extraordinary delight, whereas a heartless person feels delighted at the sight of the sorrows of others."
The three young women achieved success in their austerities. Their meditation ended. They attained the powers which they desired. They performed circumambulations around the munis and then addressing Hanuman, they said in all humility.
"O you supreme of heroes! By means of your abilities and wisdom you have saved the munis from a terrible impediment. Moreover you have also saved us from being consumed in the flames. On account of your help, we have easily attained supernatural powers. You are indeed a man of abounding benevolence.”
"O you fascinating one! Who are you?"
"O you noble man! Gandharvaraj is the king of the Dadhimukh Dweep. Kusumamala is the queen-consort of Gandharvaraj. We are their daughters. As soon as we reached