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heavenly existence they were born in the city of Vibudhanagar in the kingdom of Mahavideh. Both were born as princes of the kingdom. When they entered the phase of youth, they became shramans and in course of time, they died and reached the twelfth heaven.
After having spent the span of their life there, the two brothers were born as the sons of Dashmukh Ravan, the Prativasudev. They were named Indrajit and Meghavahan”.
Indrajit and Meghavahan heard the story of their early lives and in consequence, their spirit of renunciation became stronger. Moreover, they learnt from the Kevaljnani Aprameyabal that their mother Queen Mandodari was none other than Queen Indumati. The story narrated by the revered Gurudev amazed and delighted the members of the congregation. Their hearts began floating on the rising waves of jubilation.
In consequence, the two princes Indrajit and Meghavahan declared in the presence of all, their determination to become initiated into the Charitradharma. Kumbhakarna also declared his determination to become a sadhu. At the same time, Queen Mandodari and the other Queens of Ravan declared their determination to become Sadhvis and pursue the path of spiritual elevation. The declaration made by the members of the Royal family filled the hearts of the citizens of Lanka with the contradictory feelings of elation and depression, joy and sorrow.
They seemed to be mourning and rejoicing at once for the same reason for joy was overborne by mourning and mourning was cast out by joy. They rejoiced and grieved at once for the same reason. The citizens of Lanka had been deeply grieved by the tragic death of their mighty Emperor Ravan. Yet the presence of Kumbhakarna, Indrajit, Meghavahan and Mandodari was a blessing to them but their declarations made the people feel that they were like aspiring birds despairing because of the deprivation of their feathers.
Thousands of men and women who were present in tl congregation of the Mahamuni Aprameyabal entreated with tearful eyes, Kumbhakarna, Indrajit, Meghavahan and the other
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