Bhanashala
Then aftersome time Hanuman thought it can not be Sita and convinced, again got worried as to where Janaki(Sita) could be? “ Having been separated from Rama and knowing the troubles he must be undergoing would Sita ever get sleep? Will she have apetite?Would she feel like adorning herself? Would she ever feel like having Drinks and Sancks? Even if it were to be Devenrda(King of Heaven) would she ever think of any one other than Rama even in Dreams? In all the wrolds will be there be anyone like Rama? Hence She is not Sita.somebody else” thus deciding he searched Bhanasala again. There some of them were tired of playing games like Chess, Checkers, Conch shell, Ammanai, Chokattan etc , some tired after singing , some vexed of dancing, some drunk, some kept murava, Mridnga Instruments as Pillow and were sleeping. Some were sleeping on Flat wooden seats,some on properly laid out carpet, slept unawares. Not finding Sita amongst them , he came back to where Ravana was. All his wives used to praise Ravana’s Virtues, Valour as they were all devoted to him; tactfully sing in praise of him; they were capable people who were able to narrate them clearly spelling out; they conduct themselves according to time and place;speak sagaciously. Ravana enjoyed with them in all manners as per(Kama Sashtra) doctrines of Carnal pleasures and saw him sleeping. That Lord of Rakshsaas Ravana sleeping amongst those Ladies was like the Ox amidst the Herd of Cows, and like the Rogue male Elephant surrounded by the Female Elephants in the Forest.
Hanuman came to Bhana Bhoomi which houses all materials . There the meats of Deer, Buffalow, Pig animals were stacked in piles . Having eaten in a broad Golden plate the meat of Peacock, Chicken, Deer, Pork, Saalyam, Vaarthranasam, Birds and animals cooked in curd and the salt called ruchakam were kept ready , this was seen by Hanuman. Very deftly cooked meat of birds Krikara & Sakora , Buffalos, Lambs, Fish known as Ekasaly and different type of Chutnies, Beverages,Food items were eaten and left over was also seen by him. Pickles with Salt, Sour(katta-Pulipppu), White Rai and snacks for 6 types of tastes.Ladies and Gents in their Drunken state had removed their necklaces , Anklets and thrown it aside, Different types of Fruits which were soaking in Bhana vessles/bowls. That Bhanashala (Kitchen) looked as though it was being showering the Earth with Flowers . The Beds and Sofas which were kept in different places that hall without Fire itself was like it was burning.with flame.The Chefs who were exponents in Cooking were cooked differently as per requirement and the Meats were placed separately.The beverage Varuni which was discovered during the time of churning of ocean with it’s different types, and the juices from Sugar,Honey, Flowers ,Fruits, deftly made beverages, and the Powders which emanate fragrant odours were also kept in plenty.Beverages are made from following Grapes, Illupai, Dates, Palm, Sugar cane, Honey, Brown sugar, Coconut etc . The Food containers made of Gold and Crystals , Gold water Flasks, was filling that kitchen. Special exquisite Drinks were kept in Gold and Silver vessels. Many glasses with Gems embedded in the Gold and Siver were kept ready for serving whisky and other drinks.Ins ome places where Drinks were served in the same had not been consumed and kept as it is; in some cases it was partly consumed; some were fully consumed; some places the snacks were only there, in some places only Drinks were left over; in some places left over Food was only seen; some places there were broken vessels; in one places the vessel was tilted; in one places Gardlands an fruits were lying in the water; in one place there were many beds laid for Ladies.
Some Ladies were seen hugging each other tightly, some had put on the garments of other sleeping person and were sleeping. Soft Air from the breathe was swaying their Garments and Garlands.The Ari which was blowing in that kitchen abosrobing the Sandalwood fragrance, essence of Honey, different types of Flowers, different types of incense sticks this also joined together and blew It on Ravana’s Pushpaka Vimana. The Ladies there were of Fair and Dark complexions ; some were Dark; some had slender waist like the Golden creeper; the Ladies who were tired owing to Lustful pleasures and Sleep were totally not in their senses; weer looking like the Lotus which is closed during Sunset time of Dusk.he Great hejahsvi Hanuman thsu having searched the place very carefully, could not trace Sita. “ I have seen other Ladies sleeping with their husbands , my Brahmacharay Vratam ie unblemished Bachelor Dharam will take a dip. By seeing them in my Manam{ Chitha(Memory)+Inner Conscience Mind +Intellect(Bhuddhi) +Ego} has not been stained, but still looking at other’s wives is it not a Sin? “ thus he pondered for some time. Then he thought “ such worries will spoil the purpose of his mission” cast them away.Then renergising himself with his natural Courage and sharp intellect started weighing the pros and cons of the balance job to be done. “ The Ravana’s Wives when they were fast asleep were seen by me not in my Manam{ Chitha(Memory)+Inner Conscience Mind +Intellect(Bhuddhi) +Ego}no lustful feelings were created. Aren’t the entire Sinful actions kindled by Manam{ Chitha(Memory)+Inner Conscience Mind +Intellect(Bhuddhi) +Ego}? I my Manam there is not a least bit of non chalance.if you say, you can remain without seeing them, where can I search Janaki except in places where Ladies are there? Every matter has to be searched amongst it’s clan, will any one search a Lady in Deers cluster?Inspite of searching Ravana’s Queen cahmbers with pure Manam{ Chitha (Memory) +Inner Conscience Mind +Intellect(Bhuddhi) +Ego}Sita is not to be found.I saw the senorinas of Deva, Siniorinas of Naga(serpent world), saw Ghandarva Seniorinas only. ; Rama’s wife Sita is not to be seen!.” Thus he got worried for some time. Again he got emboldened leaving the Bhanashala, Hanuman started searching Ravana’s Queens Chambers. (Slokas 46)
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