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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Hanuman's Heroism
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in a state of excitement and agitation. Mandodari had told him what Sita had said. He was in a state of great agitation. He was unable to find out the cause for Sita's cheerfulness.
"Why is Sita cheerful today ? Has not the plant of my love sprouted in the garden of her heart ? Are all my endeavours going to end in disappointment ?”
Just as he was thinking thus, the guard came into his chamber and said.
"My lord! A tremendous commotion has arisen in the Devaraman garden. The entire garden has been devastated. It has become a cremation-ground. Some mighty Vidyadhar has been destroying the garden. On account of his destructive sports, the heavenly garden has become totally devastated. He has killed all the guards except me.”
"What did you say ? Has the whole garden been destroyed? Go and inform Akshakumar to appear before us at once."
"A Vidyadhar in the Devaraman garden! It is impossible ! Who can he be ? How did he enter the impregnable fort of Lanka ? What courage had he to enter the Devaraman garden? Can he be a follower of Ram ? Has he met Sita ?”
"May the Emperor be victorious ! Revered father! I am awaiting your commands.” Akshakumar said to the ten-headed one.
“Go at once to the Devaraman garden with some soldiers. It appears that some Vidyadhar has created some commotion there. Bring him dead or alive to me."
"As commanded by my dear Lord !” Akshakumar saluted Ravan and at once set off to the Devaraman garden with some soldiers. The soldiers surrounded the garden. Akshakumar rushed towards Hanuman like an intoxicated elephant.
Hanuman fearlessly encountered Akshakumar. “Well brother! You have come at the right time. One should have some fruits before eating food."