Hanuman searching in Lordships’ Houses
Maruthi who was with Aura and one who could take the disguise he wants, was sitting atop Minerate for some time without any thought. Then gathering courage again started searching for Sita carefully in Lanka puri reached Ravana’s Palace. That was surrounded by the compound wall radiating like Sun, , Like the Lions protect the huge forest was guarded by Cruel looking Rakshasaas. The entrance had Novel Decorations made of Silver duly crafted with Gold.Beautiful Houses and stair cases were built ** ( Lanka itself was built by Divine Architect Vishwakarma do we need to talk of King’s Palace?) .Countless Warriors in Elephants, Tireless Foot soldiers, undescribabale pure breed War Horses, the Charioteers were guarding it wihout batting an eye lid. Decorated and crafted duly by Gold, Siver Ivory(tusk of Elephants) ,with Skins of Lion, Tiger spread, the best of Chariots making noise like Clouds were constantly on the prowl. Palace was filled with Different gems and best of Sofas , vessels. It had the best of warriors and the Chariots, both were constantly emanating soft sound. Thousands of rare Animals beautiful birds have been reared well and were roaming freely in all sides. Well trained Border security forces,Rakshasaas were gaurding the Palace as though it was their Life. It was filled everywhere with beautiful Ladies. Due to their happiness and the lilting sounds of their Ornaments the Palalce reverberated like the Sea swells and roars. The Palace was filled with all materials suitable for a king , with fragrant materials like Akil, Sandalwood and other perfumes & cosmeitcs and looked like the Forest having large population of Lions was adorned by the People of the Palace.There drum Musical instruments like Berikai, Mridhangamand Conch were constanly being played; everyday Prayers were done with Flowers, Incense Sticks; during Amavasya and Pouranmi etc important occasions Homas were performed as per scriptures; Rakshasaas were worshipping the Palace as it was their king’s residence. The palace was profound like the Ocean but also was relatively silent. Vessels with Expensive Gems embedded in the outer and ornaments was seen everywhere. Thus Anjhaneya who saw the Dazzling Chariots with Elphants and Horses thought to himself ‘ Deinitely this Palace is an Ornament for the Lanka City’and was surprised by the opulence. He went near Ravana’s palace went to Rakshsaas Houses, Gardens seeing each one of them with no fear roamed about in the balaconies as well.
Thus in the outer periphery where primary Ravana’s sons , brothers, searched in their Houses. He searched each of the following persons houses Prahastha, Maha paarswa, Kumbhakarna, Vibheeshana, Mahodhara, Virupaaksh, Vidhyujihava, Vidhyun maali, Vajhradhamashta Sukha, Saarana, Indrajith, Jhambumaali, Rashmikethu, Surya shatru, Vajhrakaay, Dhoomraksha, Sampathee, Vidhyuthroopa, Gana,Vigana, Sukanash, Vakra, Chata, Vikata, Hrasvagarna, Damshtra, Romacha, Yudhaonamatha, Mathha, Dwajhagreeva, Nadhi, Indrajihva, Hasthimukha, Karaala, Pishaacha,Shoni dhaksha.He was surprised by those gifted who were enjoying the enorumous wealth they possessed.
Afrre crossing them when he came over to Ravana’s Palace , there were Rakshasis who had scorful Eyes were gaurding the King turn by turn.Some Rakshasis wore weapons such as Tirdent, spear etc; the Army platoons were erect and Located regular intervals. Well bodied Rakshasaas were fully armed and taking guard; Red Horses, white horses which were very fast like the Wind were tied up there. Pure breed Elephants with all Requisite ideal Physical features were having their (Madha Jhalam)Roguish secretion in torrents like Rains pouring from the clouds were also seen roaming.They would destroy the Enemy Army; They would torment Enemies Elephants;they have been trained well as per Elephants Training Art ; they are equal to Aiyravath(Heaven King’s Elephant) in Battle field; they trumphet like Rain bearing clouds Roar. Thousands of Foot Soldiers were adorned with ornaments made of ordinary Gold as well as the Purest Gold of Jhambhu River and shone like the Rising Sun.The Planquins of beauty and design were countelss. Novel Rooms for relaxation. Houses with exquisite paintings, Playing Halls/ Stadiums meant for different types of games, Wooden made Lofty Sports complexes, Houses to enjoy pleasure with women day and night were plenty,Shelters were there for Peacocks. To Comomerate Ravana’s Prathapa (acheivenments) there were neumerous Flags were strung, Treasury was full with 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), Gold Coins, Silver Coins, and all Wealth. The 10 Headed Ravana’s Palace was constructed and Created by great intelligent Artisans, Sculptors, Architects, Craftsmen of yore was looking like the Manthragiri Moutain, filled with all Minerals and Animals, was lofty like God Pramasiva’s Kailash touching the sky White in colour and housing Rakshasaa and Bhootha(Spirits) entrouges awesome looking and Hanuman was overawed with wealth and Splendour. Like Sun dazzle with it’s rays, that Palace shone due to the Gems embedded as well as Ravana’s Aura. Beds were of Novel design duly crafted with Purest Gold engravings , so were the Sofas, and important Beverage serving vessels and Glasses, ornamental Tumblers , Dinner Plates, Bowls, spoons, Laddles etc were seen there. There was broad rooms for dining, drawing, reception etc at regular intervals for frequenting . Beautiful Balconies at various levels (Multi storeyed) of the buildings with many a spacious long wide rooms were seen.Half Drunk beverages were lying in those many Gems embedded Vessels; the drunken Ladies having a whale of a time produced tingling music caused by Anklets, tiny bells of Oranamental Waist Belts , Silambhu & Salangai , used by Dancers , House wives Accompanied by Drum instruements such as Berikai, Mathhalam, Mridhangam were creating pleasant sound were heard by Hanuman. With all the Gems including the Gems of Ladies adorning it and Dazzling , the Palace comparable to Khubera(God of Wealth) in Aura and Wealth & Splendour Hanuman entered this Ravana’s Palace. (Slokas 41)
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Silambhu(Anklets)
Salangai
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