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
"I entreat you to give me this opportunity," Vibhishan appealed to Shri Ram.
“Oh king of Lanka! You are not different from us. When you feel that your participation in the war is necessary, you are absolutely free to occupy the leading position in any of our armies."
"I am grateful to you for your kindness.”
Later Sugriv, Hanuman and Bhamandal had a meeting in Sugriy's tent. Their first concern was to plan battle-formations for the next day's battle. Shri Ram invited Vibhishan to his tent to spend the night there. For a long time they were engaged in discussing the war situation. Lakshman accompanied by Angadh went round the camp supervising everything and then went and stood outside Shri Ram's tent. Meanwhile, Nal, Neel and Prasannakirthi were engaged in a discussion regarding the battle-formations and the devices to be used in the next day's battle.
In the Rakshasa camp, Indrajit, Meghavahan, Maricha, Kumbhakarna and others were holding consultations with Ravan. Ravan was in great fury and agitation. He was agitated by the death of Hasta and Prahasta who had been killed by Nal and Neel. Moreover, he was deeply agonized by the death of lakhs of Rakshasa warriors. While they were engaged in a discussion, Vajrodhar entered the tent accompanied by some spies.
“Dear lord of Lanka! Our spies have brought the news that in tomorrow's battle Hanuman will lead the enemy armies."
"Let them make Hanuman, the commander of their armies. Let Ram and Lakshman themselves enter the battle-field. I do not care. I will destroy the enemy soldiers, fearlessly," said Kumbhakarna roaring with anger.
“Who will be made the commander of the Rakshasa army in tomorrow's battle ?" said Indrajit.
“Vajrodhar is there !"