Trishasti Shalaka Purusa Caritra Part 4

Author(s): Hemchandracharya, Helen M Johnson
Publisher: Oriental Research Institute Vadodra

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CHAPTER SIX who made submission at that time. They, strong-armed and competent, are still there in Pātālalankā at the urgent request of Virādha." .
After thus reflecting and instructing himself, he despatched a trustworthy messenger to the city of Virādha. He went to Pātālalankā, bowed to Virādha, told the story of his master's trouble, and said, "My master has fallen into such great trouble and wishes to seek protection from the Rāghavas through you." "Sugrīva may come quickly. There is union of good people from merit." So instructed by him, the messenger went to Sugrīva and reported that. Then Sugrīva set out, making all the directions vocal from the noise of the horses' necklaces and shortening distance by speed. He arrived at Pātālalankā, like a house nearby, in a moment, approached Virādha who arose to greet him with pleasure.
Virādha, going in front, had him pay homage to Rāmabhadra as protector and explained his trouble. Sugrīva said, “In this trouble you are my refuge. When a sneeze is completely obstructed, the sun is a refuge."108 Though in trouble himself, Rāma undertook to remove his trouble. For there is greater effort on the part of the great in others' affairs than in their own. Informed about Sītā's kidnaping by Virādha, Sugrīva said to Rāma, his hands joined: “There is no need of an agent for you protecting everyone like the sun giving light to everyone. Nevertheless, I say this, Your Majesty: My enemies being killed by your favor, following you with an army, I shall soon bring you news of Sītā.” .. Rāghava set out for Kişkindhā with Sugrīva and dismissed Virādha who was following him, after explaining to him. When Rāmabhadra was settled at the gate of Kişkindhā, Sugrīva challenged the false Sugrīva to battle. The false Sugriva came shouting just because of the challenge. - For warriors are eager for battle, like Brāh. 108 101. I am told there is a popular superstition that if one looks at the sun when a sneeze is checked, it will become unobstructed. ::