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An Incident in the Royal Court
decked with divine graces. So, they decided to spend the night there. The intoxicated elephant was tied to a massive tree with a strong rope. The joy and jubilation of the Rakshasas knew no bounds. They were delighted and elated by the victory over Lanka and the visit to the holy land of Tirthankar Bhagwans and the attainment of Bhuvanalankar, the gem among elephants. Certainly, it was a day of prosperity for the Rakshasas. Who is not delighted by the attainment of his objectives? The fulfilment of aspiration brings joy and happiness to all whether they are young or old people, men or women, human beings or animals and birds, whether they are bandits, robbers or sadhus or munis. All are delighted and elated by the fulfilment of their aspirations.
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The fulfilment of aspirations is essential if one should experience delight and elation. But the attainment of objectives should be such that it is not impeded by any evils and it does not bring any harm.
The sun rose in the east. The eastern horizon became resplendent with the radiance of the rising sun. Birds were twittering in the trees. The earth seemed to be stretching its limbs and waking up into consciousness. Dashmukh Ravan woke from his sleep. He sat up on his bed deeply absorbed in some thoughts.
Just then a guard approached him respectfully and said, "Your Excellency, some Vidyadhar messenger desires to meet you. He is waiting for your permission. He says that, he has brought some secret message".
"Let him come into our presence", said Dashmukh Ravan, composing himself a little.
The Vidyadhar messenger approached Ravan; prostrated before him and then stood before him.
"What is the matter?"
"O King of Lanka! I am called Pavandurg. I am your faithful servant, 'I have brought a secret message to you".
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