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JAIN RAMAYAN
The two at once went to Shri Ram. Hanuman, Nal, Neel, King Mahendra and Viradh, had gathered there already. The door-keeper announced the arrival of Vibhishan.
"May the king be victorious! Vibhishan, the younger brother of Ravan is waiting at the door seeking a meeting with you."
"Bring him to us with honour!" Shri Ram's thunderous voice reverberated everywhere.
Sugriv said in the middle :
"My Lord! These Rakshasas by nature are deceptive. They are cruel by nature and wicked in their actions. Kindly be acutious about them. Since, Vibhishan has come to meet you. you may meet him. Let us see what will happen."
At that time an old and experienced Vidyadhar warrior by name Vishal was sitting there. He was fully familiar with the royal family of Lanka and he had a more intimate knowledge of Prince Vibhishan. He saluted Shri Ram and said in a polite
manner.
"O lord of compassion! What king Sugriv said is normally true regarding the Rakshasas but Vibhishan is an exception to this. He is a man of great nobility, wisdom and enlightenment. He has always been devoted to justice and righteousness. He is the only one among the Rakshasas who loves truth and justice and is capable of sacrificing everything for the sake of justice and righteousness.
I know very well the latest situation that has arisen in Lanka. I received the latest news about it. Only yesterday, a terrible quarrel took place between Ravan and Vibhishan in the chamber of discussions. Vibhishan advised Ravan to send back Sita to you honourably and to receive you with honour. On account of this a quarrel took place between Vibhishan and Ravan; and Ravan at once ordered Vibhishan to get out of Lanka and then Vibhishan came to you and surrendered himself to Dear Lord, after Vibhishan left Lanka one section of
you.
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| SR No. | 002023 |
| Book Title | Jain Ramayana Part 3 |
| 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 |