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
tion for a woman and who is unable to see reason because he is blinded by extraordinary prowess and pride. Are you not inviting destruction? You are yet a child unable to realise the subtleties and complexities of political policies."
And then for sometime, Vibhishan remained silent. Then turning towards Ravan, he said, "Dear Lord! Remember that this advice of your son and your ignoble character are sure to bring disgrace and destruction upon Lanka."
Ravan, who was the very embodiment of pride was incensed by Vibhishan's sharp words. He could not bear to hear those words. In his mad fury, he forgot all sense of propriety. At once, he drew his sword and got ready to attack Vibhishan. Vibhishan also became indignant. He became wild with rage. He at once pulled up a stone-pillar and threw it at Ravan. Soon, the two began to fight against each other like intoxicated elephants but Kumbhakarna and Indrajit prevented them from fighting. Silence reigned supreme. No one had the courage to say anything. Kumbhakarna took Vibhishan to his palace and Indrajit took Ravan to his palace.
In a way, this marked the beginning of the fall of Lanka. It seemed to indicate the future possibilities. The domestic quarrel seemed to indicate the future disasters. Ravan could not realise Vibhishan's wisdom or sense of justice. Vibhishan did not like Ravan's unwise and indiscreet policies and actions.
Vibhishan was not at all influenced by Ravan's tremendous valour. He did not agree to the proposal of declaring war against Shri Ram.
Ravan roared out his order:
"You scoundrel! Get away from here. Don't show me your black face again. There is no place in Lanka for a disloyal fellow like you."
Ravan's commands left no alternative to Vibhishan. Of course, he too had an equal right over the empire of Lanka but he thought it proper to sacrifice everything for the sake of justice and righteousness.