Jain Journal 1969 07

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

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JULY, 1969
In Kumbhapura, Bhanukarna was married. From there he carried occasional raids in the territory of Lanka. Vaisravana sent messenger to Sumalin to restrain his grandson or surrender him as ransom. This infuriated Ravana who marched on Lanka. In the fierce battle that ensued, Ravana defeated Vaisravana, captured his aerial car Puspavimana and entered Lanka. Ravana thus became the overlord of a hundred states.
Ravana went out on an aerial visit of the white Jaina shrines erected by Harisena in his newly acquired Puspavimana and had halted at Mount Sammeta where he heard the terrific trumpet of an elephant. With rare courage, strength and skill, he tamed and acquired the animal and named it Tribhuvanalankara (Ornament of the Three Worlds).
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Meanwhile, a messenger arrived with the news of the crushing defeat of Kiskindha's sons in the hands of Yama, governor of Kisku. Immediately Ravana marched on the city of Yama and raided it releasing all prisoners and crushing all weapons of torture. This enraged Yama who faced Ravana in the encounter and was utterly defeated. Yama ran to Indra, the overlord of all the Vidyadhras, and tendered his resignation. Indra wanted to march on Ravana but he was dissuaded by his minister and instead messengers were sent to Ravana. Ravana gave the city of Yama to Iksurava and Kiskindhapuri to Suryarava. Then he returned to Lanka where he was now formally crowned as their king.
jiha surabai suravara-purihi tiha rajju sa im bhuñjantu thiu.
Now Ravana ruled Lanka as the Lord of gods did in heaven.
To be continued