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THE EARLIER JANMAS OF SHRI RAM AND SUGRIVA
The people of Ayodhya were profoundly moved by the spiritual discourses of Jayabushan muni. Thousands of people sat there hearing the discourses of the muni. They desired to brighten their lives by means of spiritual endeavours. Shri Ram and the others came there on the second day to see the great muni. After the discourse ended, Vibhishan said in a humble voice "Revered Lord! In your discourse, you said that in this life all relationships are determined by Karmas. Even the relationships of love and friendship and the feelings of hatred arise on account of Karmas. I have a doubt regarding certain points. Kindly clear my doubts."
(1) On account of what Karma did such a sensible and heroic person as Ravan abduct Sita?
(2) On account of what Karma did Lakshman kill Ravan ?
(3) Sugriv, Bhamandal and I have great love and regard for Shri Ram. Which Karma is the cause for this attachment? When and under what circumstances did we gather that Karma?
"Revered Lord! You are omniscient. You know the past, the present and the future. You are a lord of many sublime spiritual attainments. Nothing of the past or future is concealed from you. You know all the jivas and all substances of all times. Therefore, kindly tell us about our past lives."
Vibhishan's questions filled all with eagerness. Shri Ram, Lakshman, Sugriv, Lav, Kush and others were equally eager to know the past. It is natural that they should desire to know
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