Ravana’s Palace
Later the strong Hanuman , like the Monsoon clouds which has Ligthning streaks and flocks of Birds, the row of houses which were with Windows embedded with rare Gems Navarathnas (1.Kembu- Ruby 2. Komedhaga - Sardonyx 3. Neela -Saphire 4. Maragadaha-Emerald 5. Pavazham -Coral6.Pushparagam -Topaz7. Manickam -Carbucle8. Muthu -Pearl9. VAIRAM/Vaidooriyam- Diamond/Lapis Lazuli). Beautiful Houses which were dazzling with Weapons such as Bows, Conches etc and were having the balconies on the terraces, this was seen by Hanuman. Ravana’s palace has been constructed as per Shilpa Sashtra (Architectural doctrines to obtain the best blessings) and was devoid of any faults or Dosh(Fallacy, deficiency, defect,flaw, offence, weakness, fault, imperfection, shortcoming, blame, catch, mistake, guilt, reflection, accused, culprit,delinquent, culpable,convice, blameworthy); It was dazzling with the effulgence of the wealth contained there in; due to the fear for Ravana they Bowed & worshipped the palace though it is a Place of worship/Temple.Ravana usurped this Palace from his brother Cousin Khubera(God of wealth) with his Might.Vishwakarma the Celestial Architect built the other houses.Though for name sake it is said Mayan constructed, all the tactics, strategies and opinions were taught by Ravana and got it done by himself; which also is not an easy matter.In the Palalces built in Earth amongst them this had all the special Virtuous features .
Maruthi while going there in search of Sita, he saw Ravana’s Pushpaka Vimanam(Air craft with garden of Flowers & open like Hover Craft; can be expandable as per wish to accomadate more passengers and like modern day Vertical Take Off & Landing Aircraft ). It was like the cloud which goes up in the sky, broad , made of pure Gold, with Beauty which bewitches the onlookers, Vehicle worthy of Ravana’s Valour, Fame and Glory. It was as though one would say that Heaven itself has decended by chance on to the earth. It is carved with the best of Gems Navarathnas (1.Kembu- Ruby 2. Komedhaga - Sardonyx 3. Neela -Saphire 4. Maragadaha-Emerald 5. Pavazham -Coral6.Pushparagam -Topaz7. Manickam -Carbucle8. Muthu -Pearl9. VAIRAM/Vaidooriyam- Diamond/Lapis Lazuli), dazzling with Aura. It was like Mountain peak with different Trees Flowers and Dust of Flowers was covered( hence the Name Pushpak Viman) Like the Lightning streaks appearing infrequently , the Noble Ladies were criss crossing the Aircraft. it was akin to the Heavenly Aircraft which are carried by King Swans belonging to the Fortunate Men who are endowed with all wealth. It was like Moutain peak with several Minerals , with Sky full of Stars, Planets, Moon with different Clouds ; this Vimanam was shining with Gems embedded therein. It was carved with beautiful pictures depicting Mountains, Forests, Trees full of Flowers It also had paintings of White Houses , Ponds with beautiful Flowers, The Lotus which has fine minerals twinkling on it’s petals, and the best of Forests were also depicted there. Illuminated by the radiance of Rare precious Gems it looked far better than the best of houses in Lanka.
There sculptures of Swan, Peacock were with their beaks made of Coral , and legs made of Silver and embedded with Vaidooriyam Diamond Lapiz Lazuli .Further many more Birds with feathers soft as Flower petals , while playing , the wings were hanging and bent, while you look at it , it’s enchanting beauty enhances the Lustful desire because of the way it has been crafted with Gold, Coral. Many types of Serpents were made of Gold, Silver & Gems. There were near natural statues of Elephants who are stepping into the Steps, with it’s body laden with Lotus dust , it is showering on itself the Black Neidhal Lily flowers .Also statue of Jagan Matha (Universal Mother) Mahalakshmi holding Lotus flower in her one hand has been beautifully and sagaciously sculpted.I Vimana was looking like the Huge Tree which is full of Flowers, tender leaves, spreading fragrance. Hanuman went around that Vimana often as it was like huge hill having many caves, after the Winter is gone the Spring having been dawned full of Flowers, Fruits and was awestruck again and again. Despite searching Lanka which is wroshipped by most was not able to see Janaki(Sita) who was constantly medidating upon Rama who is the epitome of all Noble virtues.This made Maruthi sad.Hanuman knows the reality of the Soul; he is steadfast in Noble path;He is a great Human; he had the capacity to see as it is matters which others could not even fathom: Having very carefully searched all of Sri Lanka not being able to Sita various thoughts engulfed him and he was dismayed. (Slokas 17)
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