Read the previous part here… “So tell me, o King, who was more noble, Jīmūtavāhana or Śaṅkhacūḍa? Who deserved more praise? “Remember, if you know the answer, and don’t tell me the truth, your head will burst into a hundred pieces!“ इत्य् अस्माद् वेतालाच् छ्रुत्वा मौनं विहाय शापभयात् ।तम् उवाच स त्रिविक्रमसेनो नृपतिर् निरुद्वेगः ॥ …
Read the previous part here… “Oh king of kings! I am pleased; you are a man of extraordinary abilities and compassion, and matchless in generosity. You have made your presence felt for all time, and you will be remembered for your acts of compassion.” “And so tell me, what boon do you desire from me?” …
Read the previous part here… “This is the same Jīmūtavāhana who sacrifices his life for others, and is renowned in the three worlds for his compassion. If he dies, it is time for my wicked self to enter the fire and immolate myself.” “Does the fruit of adharma ever taste sweet?” As Garuḍa was lost …
Read the previous part here… “I am a Nāga! And why do you ask such questions? You are to act in accordance with your natural instincts, for who except a fool will act contrary to his basic nature?” As they were engaged in conversation, Śaṅkhacūḍa arrived at the scene and called out from the distance… …
Read the previous part here… And Garuḍa arrived, his large body temporarily blocking out the sun, and swooping down, picked up the valiant Jīmūtavāhana with his beak and talons, and carried him away to the Malaya mountains. On the way there, the jewel that adorned Jīmūtavāhana’s crest was torn from his head, and drops of …
Read the previous part here… “Mother, I am a Vidyādhara, and I have come here to save your son. I will offer my body to the hungry Garuḍa. You can return home, and take your son with you.” The old woman wiped her tears and replied… “No, that is not possible. For you are also …
Read the previous part here… It seemed that some soldiers had brought him there, and just left. An old woman, who had followed them, stayed on, fallen at his feet, holding his leg and weeping. Jīmūtavāhana walked towards another rock closer to where they were, and hid behind it. He was curious to know what …
Read the previous part here… “And from that day, Vāsuki sends a snake to this shore every single day, and Garuḍa eats them. This heap of bones are of those very snakes who have been devoured by Garuḍa, and have accumulated over the course of time, and now resemble a small mountain…” इति मित्रावसोर् वक्त्रात् …
Read the previous part here… “The king felt happy at this suggestion and approved of the marriage, and so your brother has now gone to meet Jīmūtavāhana’s parents and discuss this with them. So let’s go back to the palace to make preparations, and let your would-be husband also return home, so that he can …
Read the previous part here… As soon as she said this, she made a noose with a cloth, fastened it to a branch of the aśoka tree next to the temple, and said… “My lord Jīmūtavāhana! You are renowned in the three worlds for your compassion, yet, why haven’t you been compassionate and rescued me!” …
