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JAIN RAMAYAN
After having passed through the main roads of the city, he reached the courtyard of the palace. When he saw the palace from a closer point, he felt that for the time being, he was lifted above the earth; and was possessed of delights not dreamt of in his life. It was a stately palace which had been shaped by fortune's fervent fancies.
The grandeur of the palace stupefied him; and made him forget himself for a while. Compared to Kishkindha, Lanka's palace, its royal splendour, and its prosperity appeared to be dull and ordinary.
. 'Just then, a guard of the palace came forward. He looked at the messenger who stood with his head bowed, and said, "Victory to the Jinendra !”
"Victory to the Jinendra !" The messenger also replied saying, "Victory to Jinendra”.
Both were servants of kings who were devotees of the Jin. So, it was natural for them to greet each other uttering the name of the Jin.
"You are welcome to Kishkindha: What can I do for you?”
"I am the messenger of Dashmukh Ravan, the King of Lanka; and I want to meet His Excellency Vali urgently".. The guard told him to follow him and proceeded towards
messenger followed him. They passed through several chambers; and came to the main door of the Royal court. The guard, by means of a sign, suggested to the messenger to wait there; and then he went in and informed Vali of the arrival of a messenger from Ravan, the King of Lanka
“Bring him in,” said Vali.
The messenger entered the Royal court; saluted Vali respectfully and humbly; and said:
“Victory to His Excellency!”.
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