Valli’s Parakrama
Hearing those words of Rama Sugreeva felt enthused with Bliss and his Strength increased.He with folded hands praised Rama “ Lord! During Deluge Sun shines in Dazzling form burns the entire world , like wise if you get angry with your Fiery Arrows dazzling away you can decimate all the the worlds, is there any doubt on that score? I will tell Manliness , Courage, Potency of Valli to the extent I know of.Please listen carefully and ascertain what is appropriate.
Valli gets up in Brhama muhurtha (early morning 3 to 5 am) , to perform Sandhya vandhana goes to all the 4 Oceans before Sunrise and returns; and he will not have even least of tiredness due to this. He will get on top of Peaks of Major Mountains and will thorw their peaks into the sky and play Volley ball.In the Forest huge Trees he will uproot in minutes and make them into pieces and show his strength.
Dhundhubi Asura was Like the Kailasa Mountian of Himalayas in body size, , took the form of Buffalow , he had the Boon to have the strength of 1000 Elephants and in that Prideful arrogance and thought whom should he Battle and decided to fight with Ocean King and went to the Ocean. And with arrogance called “ Come to Battle with me”. hearing Dhundhubi’s roaring call Samudhra King though was immensely powerful, but had understood that Dhundhubi’s end was nearing, “ Hey Greatest amongst Asuras ! how can I fight with great Warrior like you . I will show you a worthy opponent . in North there is Mountain King called Himavaan (Himalayas). There Thapasvi(Mendicants doing Penance) are doing penance there and Living blissfully;that has many Mountains, Peaks,Rivers, Valleys, Caves & Trees . He is the father in Law of Lord Siva. He is the only one who can fight with you and create happiness in your while fighting with him.
He thought that Ocean is afraid of him, that is why he is telling like thus thought Dhundhubi and did Alakshyam(Contempt, indifference, Ignoring, not bothered, care too hoots,abhore,contemptuous, with disdain)of the Ocean.Like the Arrow shot from a Bow he jumped to Himalayas he with his Horn hit and smashed huge Boulders of the size of Elephants and roared & did Attakasam(Loud Laughter unaware of bad time nearing,overjoyed, ruckous behaviour) .Then the King of Himalays came out like snow flake colour cloud like Divine Form “ Dhundhubi ! You are knower of all Dharmas. Is it appropritate to Cause me trouble like this? I do not have training for Battle. After all I spent time with Pious Thapsivis Mendicant saints.” Hearing the great intelligent Himavaan’s words Dhundhubi’s Eyes became fiery red. “ I should curse my intellect as I considered you an opponent . Let it go. I accept you do not have practice in War. Or I will accept that you are afraid of me and do not want to wage war with me. Atleast show me a person who is worthy of battling with me” thus roared the Asura. Himavaan got angry. Till date no one dared to insult him like that; still considering what is to be done ahead he suppressed his anger “ hey the great Ausra ! There is a Monkey King Valli in Kishkinda. He is great Intelligent person. He is equal to Indra in strength; he is an exponent on war; if you have desire to battle it out, you can go to him. So far no one had won by battling out with him. Like Devenrda & Namuchi fought, you can fight with him to your heart’s content and till you are satisfied.
Immediately Dhundhubi finding his intentions not being met he got furious, went quickly to Kishkinda and stood in front of the Door of the Fort wall and roared such that the Earth and the Sky were scared He was in the form of Buffalow with sharp Horns . Like the rain bearing dark clouds hover during rainy season wander in the sky, Dhundhubi ws jumping here and there and was plucking away Trees breaking them and digging the earth broke open the Doors of the Fort with his Horns.
Then Valli who was sleeping in the Queen’s chambers, hearing his Roar,he came out accompanied by Ladies like the Moon is surrounded by Stars.. Seeing the pranks of Dhundhbi, he got enraged, he spoke which conveyed clearly to Dhundhubi’s heart “ Why are you blocking the Fort entrance in the middle of the Night and shouting ? I know you are a strong person. I hereby pardon you. Save your Life and go away from here” said Valli.Hearing this Dhundhubi was angry with fiery red eyes said “ I heard you are a Warrior so I came here.i did not think you will boast like this in front of your Ladies. Now itself you battle it out with me. Let me see your Strength. If you do not have courage then I will control my anger till it is dawn.You enjoy all those you desire. You call your relations and say “ I will go and come” and bid good bye with their permission hug them , do charity you have to do at the time of Death , spend time with your friends happily till then, Go around Kishkinda and see it till you are satisfied. Crown a person who is worthy as your successor , enjoy with Ladies all that you want , for you canot see them later. I have come to decimate your Pride and Your Life nothing else. A person who kills – drunken person –sleeping person- Weapon less person- person who is amidst Ladies like you , will get the sin of killing the Child in the Womb (Abortion) “ so I will not fight you now and will wait for you till Sunrise” said Dhundhubi.
Valli sent away Ladies Tara and others, Valli came up in front and with Anger smiled and said “ Hey Fool ! Do you want to battle with me? if that be so I am ready now. Do not think I am drunk. Even it be so, this is the drink taken to motivate oneself for the war. Please know this.” Said Valli. Thus he wore the Golden garland given by his father Indra started the battle with him.He caught hold of the Horns of Mountain like Dhundhubi swirled it around and hit it on the ground and roared.Due to that the Blood came out from the Asura’s ears. Thus each one wanted to win over the other and fought bitterly for a long time. Valli who has the strength of Indra(Lord of Celestials) has strong Legs and Arms beat Dhundhubi also with boulders, Trees , knees, knuckles, fist, As Dhundhubi was fighting with Valli his strength was going on reducing; and Vallis’ strength went on increasing. Since he had fought for long and Dhundhubi’s enregy had sapped, Valli lifted him and hit him hard on the ground.Thus this body of Dhundhubi was grounded / rubbed on the earth lifted the Dhundhubi body and threw it to a distance of Yojhana(300 metres).Some say 1yojana is 8 km.
Since it was thrown with a force the Blood coming out of Dhundhubi’s mouth fell on Mathanga Muni’s Ashram. That great Soul seeing this got angry “ Who is the wicked person who made me impure with this rain of Blood? He pondered ‘who could be this sort of person who has no control over his senses like a Fool?’.When he came out and saw Dhundhubi’s body which was lying there like a peak of the hill. By his Divine dispensation he knew it was Valli’s handi work.He cursed that “ person who made my Ashrama with Blood stains, if he comes here he will Die. If Valli comes near this Ashram of the periphery of 1 Kadha distance he will die.Thus throwing Dhundhubi like this he had destroyed many Trees of the Ashrama. His Minsiters who are staying here should not stay here. They should go away from here. I am looking after this garden like my child, the frutis , roots of this forest of this garden should not be used by them. If I see those Valli and his men here tomorrow onwards, for many thousands of years they will turn into stone.” Hearing those words all the Monkey ran away . Valli asked them “ Why have you come from Mathanga Muni Ashrama?”. They conveyed what happened. Immediately Valli went to the Ashrama and fell at his Feet(Prostrated) and did Namaskaram. The Hermit did not look at him and went into the Ashram. Thinking the Hermit will curse him, Valli came back totally in grief.From that day he has not been coming to Rishya Mukha Mountain. Nor is he interested in seeing it. He and his entourages will not come here. With that hope only, myself and my ministers are staying here.
Dhundhubi’s skeleton is like a Mountain, is lying there. Valli due to his Muscle power just playfully threw it.See these 7 Aacha Trees which are touching each other. They have broad branches. When Valli shakes one of them the leaves of all the trees will fall and the trees will become bald.There is no limit to Valli’s strength. How are you going to kill such a person in the battle?
Hearing this Lakshmana laughed “ What Rama should do to earn your confidence? Should he go around all the 4 Oceans in 4 seconds? Should he play Volley ball with peaks of the mountains? Should he throw the Dhundhubi’s body? Tell” said Lakshmana. Sugreeva said “ Valli by throwing the Arrow with his hand without the help of a Bow had pierced each of the Aacha tree.This he has done many times. Even if Rama pierces even one tree with an Arrow I will know for certain and believe that Valli will be dead. Alternatively Dhundhubis’ skelton should be kicked at least 400 metres with one Leg is enough.’ Said Sugreeva.
Then Sugreeva pondered “ did I tell such words which does not convey confidence on Rama, may hurt him?” and thought for a while , and to make appease him said “ Valli is a great Warrior; he has killed many warriors; known for his physical strength; he is strongman; So far none have won over him. His acts which could not be replicated even by Celestials. I have seen his awesone feats. Reminded constantly of his feats , I have come and hidden myself in Rishya Mukha Mountain. Sine he cannot be beaten by anyone, and one who cannot be opposed, His Anger knows no bounds, afraid of these only I have not been able to pick up courage to leave this Rishya Mukha Mountain. Always being afraid and suspicious of everyone, I am spending my time in this forest.These Ministers who have Loyalty to me are my only recluse.Due to my Good fortune I have been able to get you as an ablest friend.i have sought refuge next only to Himalaya as I can depend on you. Still I have seen Valli’s strength in person. I have not seen your Valour , Parakrama and capability in a Battle.You should not think that I am testing you or I am insulting you or I am scaring you.Due to his awesome uncommon , extra ordinary feats the fear is engulfing me. Your Words will never become a Lie, intelligence, Unperturbed Courage, shows in the Dazzling aura you exhude.
Hearing that Rama thought “ Not knowing my Parakram he is doubting me smiling he said “Friend! If you do not have belief that I will kill Valli in the battle, I will clear your doubt”. Noticing Sugreeva is feeling bad that he has spoken words of doubting him Rama pacified him , Rama with his right thumb of his feet playfully threw huge Dhundhubis’ skeleton to a long distance that fell after 3 Kilometerie 2 miles.Sugreeva seeing this said “ Lord! when Valli threw Dhundhubi it was with Flesh and Blood and the body was heavy with a little bit of Life left in it.Now bereft of Flesh and Blood it is only a skeleton weighless like grass. Further when Valli threw he was drunk. He was also tired after fighting with Dhundhubi for a long time. Whereas you have with full strength threw this skeleton.Hence with this it can not be assessed whether You or Valli is stronger.There is lot of difference between Skeleton and a body with Life.Hence if you split this Aacha Tree my doubt will erase. Please bend your Kothanda and shoot your Bhana(Arrow with Feather) there is no doubt that will pierce the Aacha tree.You should not think why he has doubts once again.I am asking this because by seeing that I will be happy, it is only that and not test your strength; as an example let me tell. Amongst Illuminating materials Sun is the greatest; amongst Mountains Himalaya is the greatest ;amongst 4 legged Animals Lion is the greatest;similarly amongst all Strong people you are the Greatest.” Thus Sugreeva submitted. (Slokas 97)
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