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 46

JAIN RAMAYAN
The three young ladies bowed to Hanuman and stood before him.
"Dear sisters! My lord Shri Ram alone can kill Sahasagati. I am going to Lanka in accordance with Shri Ram's commands.
oing to get some news about Sita who has been abducted by the ignoble king, Ravan. If he exercises at least a little sense he will surely release Sita. Otherwise, Shri Ram and Lakshman accompanied by countless Vidyadhar warriors will invade Lanka and will destroy Ravan. It is certain that they will release Sita from Ravan's captivity”.
“O you great hero! You are indeed blessed. You are the hero, we have been yearning to see. We have been eagerly waiting for the opportunity of seeing you. We are supremely happy to have seen you. Our joy defies description. We are supremely happy to know that you are Shri Ram's dearest and most trusted devotee and follower. Kindly come to our city. Our father, Gandharyaraj will be supremely delighted to see the hero who saved his daughters from a disaster and who helped them to attain divine powers."
"Certainly, I desire to comply with your request but I have to proceed urgently. It is already late.”
"Dear brother! There won't be any delay. We too desire that you should carry out your great mission. We too respect Shri Ram's commands. His mission should be achieved." They said in a humble manner.
Unable to reject their entreaty. Hanuman entered Dadhimukhnagar, following them. King Gandharvaraj fell into deep thoughtfulness, when he noticed his daughters entering the city accompanied by a stranger. The princesses approached their father; saluted him with veneration; and introduced Hanuman to him. King Gandharvaraj was delighted to meet Hanuman. He embraced Hanuman affectionately. After extending due hospitality to him, he said.
"Oh you mighty hero! You proceed to Lanka, at once. without any worry. We will proceed to Kishkindha and meet Shri Ram.