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 47

Lankasundari
35
Hanuman proceeded to Lanka, without a moment's delay.
“Dear Lord! We have reached Lanka," said the pilot of the airship, with evident elation.
"Land our airship in some secret place outside Lanka."
Hanuman was quite familiar with Lanka since he had visited the city before. He was quite familiar with the various parts of Lanka such as its main gate, the gardens in it, the rest houses, the secret military stations and the arsenal. He was also quite familiar with the security arrangements but Vibhishan after consulting the minister had made some new security arrangements. The fort of Lanka was well protected by a supernatural power called Aashalika.
The Aashalika power. The dense darkness of time; the victor over time!
The Aasialika power would frustrate the endeavours of the greatest heroes who tried to enter the city. Hanuman, by virtue of his incisive intelligence, saw through the Aashalika power. He took up his mace and proceeded cautiously towards the main gate of the city.
"Be careful. You monkey! Where are you running to ?” The Aashalika roared terribly and approached him, assuming a dreadful form. At once, the monstrous form stood on Hanuman's way.
Supernatural powers can bring about such miracles. They are the lords of the great lore which amazes and stupefies the whole universe. Countless tremendous powers and potentialities of this kind lay latent and concealed in the sun-centre of the soul. We can awaken them and exercise them if we master the appropriate arts.
Hanuman got ready to encounter with courage, the danger that cropped up. He, at once, entered the mouth of the Aashalika power which had assumed a monstrous form. The power was immensely delighted to see that it had swallowed Hanuman.