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The Terrible War
was going on between Neel and Prahasta. They were not inferior to each other. So, none was prepared to accept defeat.
"Either I should die or you should die today". With this determination, Nal rushed forward in a ferocious manner and broke Hasta's chariot into pieces but Hasta was not in any way inferior to Nal. At once. he ascended another chariot and with one stroke, he sent Nal's crown flying into the air and killed his horses. Nal began to fight in a more ferocious manner. He took up his sword, pounced upon Hasta and with one deadly stroke cut off his head. At the same time Neel also was continuing his determined fight with Prahasta. Driving his chariot around Prahasta's chariot at a tremendous speed he showered arrows upon Prahasta. In retaliation, Prahasta also released a ceaseless shower of arrows. All of a sudden, Neel took up his trident and hit Prahasta's chest. The stroke tore off Prahasta's chest. Prahasta was slain thus.
The death of Hasta and Prahasta was a terrible calamity to the Rakshasa armies. The Vanara soldiers issued sky-cracking cries of victory. The cry of victory issued by Shri Ram reverberated in the whole universe. The Vanara warriors glorified Nal and Neel and approached Shri Ram. The whole atmosphere was filled with joy and jubilation. Nal and Neel politely bowed their heads and saluted Shri Ram. Shri Ram embraced the two brothers and praised them wholeheartedly. Just then, Prasannakirthi and Hanuman came there. Shri Ram embraced them and applauded them for their achievements.
"Actually, you are the most precious gems in our army. Your heroism and war-tactics have filled me with irrepressible elation and joy.” Shri Ram said in a dignified voice overwhelmed with joyful emotions.
Just then, there arose from the Vanara army, cries and screams of fear and anxiety. Their cries and screams filled the atmosphere. Some Rakshasa heroes had begun a fresh assault against the Vanaras with the purpose of avenging the death of Hasta and Prahasta. Maricha, Jwara, Uddhama, Vighna, Simhajaghan and other Rakshasa commanders united and began to
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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 |