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JAIN RAMAYAN
“No mother! Why should we be polite with them? We can never be polite to Shri Ram. Politeness is shown to friends and venerable people, not to enemies. How can we respect those who have done a great injustice to our sacred mother ? They are our enemies. Shri Ram may be our father and Lakshman may be our uncle. We do not care for these relationships. We can never be polite to them. It is impossible.”
"No, dear children! They were not responsible for my adversity. It was not their fault. It was the result of my sinful karmas.” Suddenly, Sita's eyes welled up with tears.
Then, should we go; and sit at his feet and say ? "We are your sons ! Our mother is Sita !” If we speak to him thus help
it will not bring honour either to him or to us. Therefore, mother dear! Instead of preventing us from marching against Ayodhya; please bless us and we will go and challenge Shri Ram and Lakshman to fight against us. We are sure that if we challenge him to a fight he will be delighted and will feel honoured. Only this course will bring honour and glory to both the parties. Do not worry at all. You know we are your heroic sons.”
Lav tried his best to please his mother; and to get her consent; but Sita was not at all willing to give her consent. “A war between the father and the sons ! Such a thing can never take place. If some calamity occurs”. Sita's tender heart was filled with anguish.
Lav and Kush were silent. They stood up and got ready to leave; and proceeded towards the door. Sita greatly agitated said; "Lav!... Kush! Wait a little. Do not go away displeased.” Saying this, Sita swooned. Her daughters-in-law at once attended on her. They sprinkled cool water on her face; and fanned air. When a little later, Sita recovered her consciousness, King Vajrajang said :
"Revered lady! Do not fear anything. King Prithu and I will be with your sons. No one can even dream of defeating your heroic sons; nor will any calamity occur. We will not
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