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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The Great Departure
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Anangdev was taken aback when he heard that he would be crowned King and that Shri Ram was renouncing the samsar. He at once went to meet Shri Ram, in his chamber. Shri Ram was yet asleep. So, he began walking to and fro in the balcony of the palace.
Anangdev was just then stepping on the threshold of youth. He possessed a pleasing face and he was generally reticent. He had inherited the handsomeness and the attractive features of Lavan. He had heard from Lakshman many thrilling stories about the war against Lanka. From Lav, he had heard about the valiant war, he and Kush had fought against Shri Ram and Lakshman. He had heard the story of Sita's fireordeal. He himself had witnessed the death of Lakshman and had also been a witness to the event of Lay and Kush adopting the Sadhudharma. Therefore, he had developed a high regard for the Charitradharma.
As soon as Shri Ram woke up, he approached, bowed to him and stood near him. Shri Ram embraced him and blessed him. Then Shri Ram said to Anangdev.
"Dear Child! I hope you are well”. “Yes, revered grand-father! By your blessings”.
"The Chief Minister might have told you that we are going to instal you on the throne of Ayodhya”.
"I also heard that you and Shatrughna are adopting the Sadhudharma,” said Anangdev looking towards Shri Ram.
"Anang! You know very well that life in this world is meaningless to me without Lakshman. Therefore, I have decided to pursue the path of spiritual perfection. Now, I cannot take delight in the life of pleasures led in palaces. I will derive great peace and felicity from the solitudes of forests and valleys. I have no sensual desires and I now desire the supreme peace and felicity. You will have to take care of the people with great ability and caution". Anang heard Shri Ram's words silently. He did not show any reaction. He felt that Shri Ram's decision was quite proper. He knew very well that ruling over the