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JAIN RAMAYAN
He paused a little to see what effect his words might produce on Parvat and then he said again :
"But dear child! Now, there is no need to worry since I am here to help you. When I am here to help you I have to stand by you and no one in the world can shake you”. .
“What can you do ?”
"You are indeed a genius, my child! But you do not know me fully. I can conquer and captivate the whole world with magical powers. I will disseminate and propagate your doctrine throughout the world and I will see that it will be spread all over the world. Not only that; I will see that your fame will spread from one end of the world to the other".
On hearing the words of Shandilya for a few moments Parvat kept oscillating. He began to dream of a glorious future in his life. He felt that he would again gain honour and prestige in the world.
Indeed, those people who are eager to fall into the bottomless depths of ruin find some occasion or support. Parvat felt greatly drawn towards Shandilya; and he liked what he said. Shandilya caught Parvat, in his snare by means of his cleverness and cunning; and he began to implement his own plans by using Parvat as a means.
"Oh King of Lanka! The practice of killing animals at Yajnas began thus". Narad said in reply to Ravan's question, by way of a background.
"Did Mahakal, the monster (i.e. Shandilya) inspire people to kill animals at Yainas ?"
"Yes. Mahakal initiated this practice only to take revenge against King Sagar raja”.
"But Narad! You have not told us how Mahakal initiated this practice and how he took revenge against Sagar raja”.
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