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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The Terrible War
"My lord! I am supremely fortunate!" Vajrodhar happily accepted Ravan's command. He was thrilled with the prospect of war.
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Vajrodhar was a lion among the Rakshasa warriors. He was known for his invincible might, his militaric genius and his mastery over the arts of war. It was believed that he would surely bring victory. All believed that he was capable of commanding the Rakshasa army in the battle with competence.
Vajrodhar inspected the armies; planned battle-formations for the next day and went to sleep.
THE SECOND DAY'S BATTLE
(Shri Ram placed upon Hanuman's shoulders the great responsibility of organising the war on the second day. Dashmukh Ravan made his able and trusted warrior Vajrodhar, the commander of his armies for the second day's battle.
When Nal and Neel were killed in the battle Hanuman became agitated and entered the battle-front. A terrible battle took place between Hanuman and Vajrodhar. Hanuman cut off the head of Vajrodhar and struck terror into the hearts of the Rakshasa warriors, who felt utterly confounded.
Indrajit and Chandrarashmi came face to face. Hanuman killed Jambumali, the son of Ravan and filled Ravan with anguish. Just then Kumbhakarna entered the battle-field. King Sugriv threw Kumbhakarna into an extremely helpless position. Kumbhakarna tried to grab Hanuman. Indrajit and Meghavahan attacked Sugriv and Bhamandal and bound them with Nagpash and established supremacy in the war. All of a sudden, Angadh displaying extraordinary abilities released Hanuman from Kumbhakarna's clutches. As soon as Vibhishan appeared on the battle-field, Indrajit and Meghavahan ran away. A divine being by name Mahalochan approached Shri Ram.)
As soon as it was morning, both the armies stood face to face with each other. Hanuman and Vajrodhar were com
manding their armies.