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leapt like a streak of lightening. He kicked the crown of Rāvana and broke it into pieces. Maddened by anger, Rāvana shouted, "Catch him, catch that impertinent fool... arrest him.... behead him..... but the soldiers of Rāvana were so terrified by the awesome Hanumana that they did not venture to obey their master. With his mighty blows and kicks, Hanumana demolished the loftiest palace, abodes and exquisite terraces. On reaching Kişkindhā, he
handed over to Räma, the crest jewel that belonged to Sita. Rama was shocked with emotions, when he saw the crest jewel. For a moment he thought that he was seeing Sita in person. He kissed the crest jewel many times and clasped it near his heart. He then embraced Hanumana and blessed his head. Hanumāna narrated him the delighting and thrilling expereince of Lankā.
The war begins
Rāma and his warriors marched towards to our clan; Eversince your birth, you have been Lankā. They visited Velandhara nagara on the way. timid and coward. You are the main blemish on the The kings Samudra and Setu, who ruled this mighty reputation of our dynasty. My worthy father had vankingdom, joined Rāma's army. Rāma reached quished Indra and captured his kingdom. If you inSuvelagiri and defeated its proud King Hamsaratha sult him, you are inviting your own death. You are and encamped there. The spies of Ravana kept him the traitor, who had deceived my father earlier. informed about the slow and steady marching of Rama's army. Rāvana's generals Hasta, Prahasta,
Have you forgotten that you had vowed to Marica, Sarana began to make preparations for the
assassinate both Dasaratha and Janaka. What hapwar. Rāvana blew his conchshell. The echos of the
pened to your vow? You are the dimwit, the fool, war march began to be heard all over Ravana's do
who couldn't distinguish between an effigy and a main.
real person. You endeavoured to bite more than what
you could chew. You left to assassinate Dasaratha As a last attempt to avoid the war and the and what did you kill? an effigy, and made us comsubsequent damage, Bibhişana met his brother placent with your deciet, and now you are trying in Ravana. He said, "My worthy brother and Lord of vain to strike terror in the heart of my father. Friends, Lanka, abducting a woman married to someone else relatives and wellwishers are the people, whose is the biggest sin, condemned by the religious edicts advice one must sought in the difficult time. You are and social norms equally. Your rash act will not only neither a friend nor a wellwisher and relative. A valcause your own destruction, but also end your dy- iant foe is better than a coward friend like you." nasty forever. Your action will not let you rest in
Bibhişana said "Dear child Indrajit, I do not peace, even after your death. Rama has arrived here to release Sita, and no matter what happens, he
support the enemy, nor am I a traitor, but you are a shall release her. Pray, welcome Rāma, extend your
traitor in the garb of a son. The carnal desires have hospitality and handover Sitā to him. If you do as
blinded your father, above that, he is a victim of overadvise, you shall not only save your own life, but
confidence and vanity. Since you support the unthe lives of your subjects too. But, if you have de
ethical actions of your father, you are equally cided to behave stubbornly, you are inviting plague
resonsible for the future carnage. Dear Indrajit, you and pestilence on yourself and the entire clan.
are still young; why are you inviting the pestilence,
that will exterminate our clan for ever." Then turning Rama and Laksmana crushed Vidyadhara to Ravana, he said, "You are going to be vanquished Sahasagati and Khara, as if they were pests. because of your evil desires and designs, and this Hanumana is a humble servant of Rama, but don't worthless son of yours will be a mute witness to the you remember the devastation brought about by him deluge that you have invited." Rāvana's anger was a short while ago? My valiant brother, you are kindled and when he heard this, he raised his scimigreater than Indra in wealth and valour, yet I am tar to attack Bibhisana. Bibhisana pulled a pillar and sure that you will not be able to endure the wrath of raised it in defence but Kumbhakarna and Indrajit Rama. Your carnal passions and desires are going intervened, and prevented the duel. Trembling with to end your life".
rage, Rävana shouted, "Even swines do not forget
the hands that feed them and remain loyal to their Before Rāvana could say anything, Prince
master in the difficult times. You are worse than a Indrajit arose and said, "Uncle, you are a disgrace Jain Education International
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