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JAIN RAMAYAN
of wild animals could not frighten them and that the clangour of the weapons of the enemies could not shake their fearless self-confidence. They were veritable war-gods;
Kumbhakarna seized his menacing mace. Vibhishan took up his mighty bow and arrows.
And within a moment, they set off towards Lanka, flying through the sky. The Kingdom of Lanka was not distant to them because they could fly through space with the speed of wind.
Very soon, they entered the city of Lanka which looked splendid like Alakapuri, the heavenly city rendered resplendent by countless lights. Both the brothers were astounded by the supernatural beauty of their ancestral city.
The magnificent city of Lanka was surrounded by a mighty fort called Suvarnadurg. It was built of massive stones and the fort symbolized the strength and prosperity of the city. The faithful followers of the Vidyadhar Vaishravan stood guard at every door, gate, turret and tower of the fort keeping a vigilant watch. Countless sentinels stood guard at all points.
“Vibhishan !” “What's the matter ?”
"Do you see our Lanka ? How beautiful it is! How unexampled is its magnificence ? And Vaishravan is plundering its prosperity and joy”..
"Do not lose your patience. His time has approached”. "Really ?”
“Proceed. Let us carry out our plan and create havoc in the city".
"But how ?" “Look there. That is the gate of Lanka. Do you see it ?” "Yes".
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