Maruti wins over Lanka Deity
Like the rain bearing cloud hangs in the Sky, the Suvayla Mountain known as Lumbha was akin to that. Hanuman the great intelligent person entered Lanka in the night. That place had beautiful groves with streams and the Houses were like the white summer clouds. The Commotion of People was like the roar of the sea**(33 Crore 330 Million Rakshasaas hence den sly populated). The sea breeze was pleasantly all the time blowing. Like the Kubera’s Alakapuri the Lanka was well guarded with 4 Divisons. In the Arches entrance the Elephants were tied. White Arches were made. Like the Bhogavthi the capital of Serpents, Lanka was equally guarded. In tall buildings the terraces there were clouds with lightning streaks almost touching the Stars. Wind was blowing softly and pleasantly. It made one wonder whether it was Indra’s Amaravathi? It was surrounded by compound wall made of Gold. The tiny bells tied in creepers and Pillar were tinkling beautifully. Seeing them Hanuman got enamoured went near the Golden passageway. The doors were made of Gold and the stages were embedded With Navarathnas
Vaidooriyam –Diamond Lapiz-Lazuli.
Kembu- Ruby
Komedhaga - Sardonyx.
Neela -Saphire
Maragadaha-Emerald.
Pavazham -Coral
Pushparagam -Topaz
Manickam -Carbucle.
Muthu –Pearl
VAIRAM / Vaidooriyam- Diamond / Lapis Lazuli), Crystals, Pearls were exquisitely embedded on the Floors. The statue of Elephants made of Melted pure Gold with Steps embedded with Vaidooriyam –Diamond Lapiz-Lazuli , the upper Balocnies made of Silver duly embedded with Crystals pure and Dirtless was shining it’s self to glory.Beautiful Roof top Halls touching the Sky with Birds such as Crouncha, Peacock, King Swan, Musical instruments, Music and Ornaments were melodiously sounding made one wonder if it was Amaravathy (Heaven’s capital), and it looked as though it is going to flyaway in Sky, this only kindled Anjaneya’s Wonder and Happiness.
Filled with Wealth that one could aspire for in that Rakshasaa Capital Hanuman wondered “What a surprise can enemy even turn to look at this Lanka city? Can the Ravana’s army which is safe guarding all the time and all the while duly armed be taken lightly? Only Kumudhan, Angadha, Sukshena, Maindha, Dwividha, Kushparva, Kethumala and myself alone can enter here” - thus Hanuman got worried.Then thinking of Rama’s Valiant Prowess and Laskhmana’s Vigour he had immeasurable happiness. For the Lanka Lady, the Gems embedded Passage ways is the garment; Roads with Elephants,Horses, Cows are the Ear Rings, the Weapon warehouse on the Fortress Wall are Breasts; in that city which is illuminated by Gems & Lamps there is no darkness.
Thus Maruti was walking looking at such wonderful awesome scenes, the Deity who gaurds that city noticing Hanuman trying to enter stood in front of him in a Vikara (ugly, revolting body shapes, scary, threatening, uncouth, cruel disguises / postures) female form with thundering voice asked “ Who are you? Monkey which lives in Forest, what is the reason for your coming here? Hey Fool , before you lose your life please tell the truth. Cruel Rakshasaas are guarding this place without break; Ravana is guarding it as his own Life. I am the guarding Deity of this city; did you come thinking you can easily enter this city?” - thus she chided. Maruti replied “ Hey Lady! I am replying you truthfully. But Who are you ? Why are you having thus revolting body ?, stopping me and scolding me?“ - thus that Lady got angry, as he did not reply her and was instead asking her question. With Anger she said “Hey Mokey ! Listen. As per the order of Rakshasaa King Ravana , I am guarding this City. None can oppose me. Can you ignore me and go into the City? I will take your Life now, see I am Lanka Puri and I am guarding it all the time in all aspects” said she. Hearing this Hanuman gathered enough energy to win over her stood firmly like a Colossal Mountain, and addressed that revolting ugly looking Lady, “I have desire and want to see this Lanka puri’s Houses, Palaces, Forts, Forests, Groves, and I want to see all the Awesone construction here“ replied Hanuman. Immediately the Lanka Deity “Fool, only if you win over me can you enter this city?” thus she scolded him severely. Hanuman replied “ hey Lady! Let it be there. I want to see this City fully and decided to go back” thus he said peacefully.
Immedaitely that guarding Deity roared and slapped Anjhaneya hard. That Vanara Warrior got angry , laughed like thunder, it was unbecoming of him to hit a Lady with his right fist , folded his Left hand fingers and punched her hard with his Left arm Fist; due to that very reason he did not get angry with her much. to bear the punch, the Rakshasi staggered with ugly face fell on the ground. Seeing that Hanuman took pity on her being a Lady. Then the Lanka Deity was trembeling with fear with Voice stuttering, with Pride gone said “hey Great Vanara! Please have Mercy on me;Hey Great Person ! please protect me. The Noble Persons of Virtues who have Courage, Strength do not kill Ladies. I am the Lanka puri; By your Valiant Prowess I have been defeated. I will tell you one more matter. Listen This is Sathyam (Truth) Earlier Brahma (God of Creation) said, “ When a Vanara (Monkey) wins you over on Valiant Prowess, then there will be imminent danger to Rakshasaa Clan” thus
he had given me Boon. If I see you today, it
looks like that Sathyam has come true. Can there be another meaning to Brahma’s word? Wicked Soul Ravana, All the Rakshsaas, their death due to Sita is imminent. Hey Great Vanara! This city guarded by Ravana you may enter as per your desire, do the needful, please enter this City which is cursed , in this Rakshasaa Capital you can search Sita Devi as per your desire. (Slokas 52)
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