Ravana’s Queens Chambers
When Hanuman was enjoying the amazing Pushpaka Vimana Aricraft his eyes fell on a Palace of innate beauty and regal splendor.That is where Ravana resides.it is 1 Yojhana 330 Metres Long and ½ Yojhana Wide 175 Metres wide ,24 Meteres high with Many Levels of Balconies.There he went on searching Daughter of Janaka the matchless beauty and then unable to trace Sita in the houses of other Rakshasaas reached Ravana’s residence. There were sculpture of Elephants of pure breed Aiyravaths having 3 or 4 Ivory Tusks. Duly armed security gaurds were placed at frequent intervals surrounding the Palace.There Ravana’s Wives of Rakshasaa Clan, when he had gone on Various Battles having won over various Kings, from their palaces forcibly brought many a Royal Princess; they were all sleeping now. Ravana’s Royal palace was like the Storm caused turbulent sea full of Whales,Crocodiles and Fish, Hanuman saw the same place filled with Groy ugly Ominous Looking Rakshasaas. Ravana’s Palace was filled always with all that Wealth of Khubera(God of Wealth), the festivity of Heaven’s King DevaIndra and the eternal vehicle Garuda of God. The houses of Rakshasaas who were living in Lanka, has the wealth, Luxuries, Comforts, Money and more, which Khubera(God of Wealth) and Yama (God of Death) enjoy. Earlier Divine Architect Vishwakarma created the Puhpak Vimana for Brhama(God of continuous Creation) in God’s World.Then Kubhera with his severe penance pleased Brahma and obtained same. The Vimana which is embedded with all rare Gems was usurped by Ravan after he defeated Khubera in a Battle with is Valiant prowess.In the Pillars made of Gold and Silver were carved Red Foxes. That Vimana equally dazzling to Meru & Manthara Mountain , with Small rooms with auspicious featuers were deftly hidden. The Dazzle of Sun and Fire were no match to this Vimana’s Effulgence.This is the Greatest amongst various creatons of Vishwakarma. Very many Stages with Golden Steps leading to it, The Windows made of Gold, Crystal and rare Metals, Feather like Doors of Windows, the Verandas embedded with Blue Saphire( found in the Island known as Simhalaa) and Indra Saphire and other rare gems. With pristine pure Perfumes along with Rising Sun coloured Sandalwood,and the Vimana shining like rising Sun , Hanuman climbed on to the Vimana to search for Sita.
The fragrance emanating from the Beverages,Food, Rice variety spread in all 4 directions.That Hanuman also smelt as though Lord Vayu had come in the form of Human. Like the guest who had come from a far of place is affectionately welcomed; the fragrance of Food from Ravana’s palace was saying as though “ Please come to Ravana’s house” welcoming Hanuman.Going in the same route, he saw the kitchen of Ravana’s residence. That place gave immense pleasure like a Noble Lady to Ravana. The steps were embedded 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). Some places were carved with Crystal and Ivory.In some places there were Pillars decorated with Gold and Siver etching.The Pillars were so beautifully carved with gems and pictures were drawn on them as a uniform surface without ups and downs and that Vimana looked as though it is endowed with Wings and is flying in the space. In the Ground Carpet of yore, the entire world was depicted in the Carpet embroidery with Mountain,Ocean, River, Ravines, Play Ground, Trees, City, Village etc . While seeing that many a King and Emperor’s Countries ruled by them were there in that. Many variety of Brids were chrping melodiously. The fragrance of Perfumes such as Safron, Sandal wood, AKIL, Javadhu Perfume Powder "This exquisite and delicately scented perfume powder is produced from natural herbs,Athar, Kunkumam, Punugu The civet produces a musk (also called civet) highly valued as a fragrance and stabilizing agent for perfume. Were spreading frangrance all around. It had Expensive and Exquisite Sofas and Royal Carpets.In some places were filled with Perfumed Akil wood.Some places were as white as King Swans . All types of Flowers were stewn all over. Like the Kamdhenu Cow with Sage Vasishta which fulfills all desires of it’s master the Vimana had all the spendour. It gives immsnely pleasing to heart, dispelling all sorrow and gives all the wealth and Aura to the body. The 5 KarmaIndriyas which were given their desires and satiating them with all Luxuries /Comforts like a Mother this Vimana made Hanuman
wonder” is it the World Saints who perform complete Yagams ultimately reach? Or is it the Heaven where Celestails Live? Or is it the Capital of Heaven? Or is the Brahma(God of Creation) World which great souls attain after severe penance?” thus he was awe struck. The wick lamps with pure oil carved on the Golden Pillars were glowing steadily but with great intensity. It looked as though the ordinary soodhas who were earlier beaten by the expert soodhas.Once again ordinary soodhas were wondering how to retrieve all their Wealth once again and win over the expert sodas.The illuminence created by countless wick Lamps , also the Effulgence of Ravana’s ( where all the 3 worlds citizens tremble on hearing his Valour) Aura was so overwhelming and made Hnauman wondered in doubt “ if by chance this Vimana is burning and thus causing such dazzling radiance of illumination all around and making the ornaments bejewel with radiance .”
In the carpet laid out where many Dazzling ladies wore different coloured costumes , garlands and were dressed in varied fashions. As they had played , and were Drunk Hanuman saw them sleeping totally tired.During day time the Ornaments which causes sound in the Queesn Chambers , due to the Ladies sleeping there was absolutely no sound, this made Hanuman wonder “ Are they the Swans in the Lotus streams sleeping with the Bees hovering over them shine?”Those Ladies were eamanating fragrance from their Face like the Lotus Flowers with their Teeth and Eyes closed shut. ( these Ladies were the best amongst all creed of Ladies known as Padmini . Normal Ladies most of them sleep with their Mouth open showing their teeth or Snore or with Eyes ½ open or giving out bad odur from their Mouth). Whereas for these Padmini type Ladies when they Sleep, their Limbs do not shake, Mouth will be closed,Face will be smiling/pleasant to look at , breath softly, their Breathing will give out pleasant odour, do not blabber during Dreams are their special features).At Dawn Lotus Flowers are awaken by Sun’s rays and blossom and give Bliss to all, and once Sun sets the petals converge and close and appear like sleeping ; similarly those Ladies get up before their Husbands and waiting as they want his galnce , and spent their time happily with him during day time , in the night after he had slept due to tiredness sleep peacefully. Due to tiredness their garments have slipped, seeing those Beautiful Ladies sleeping belonging to themselves, Hanuman was not least bit disturbed in his senses and shone with Aura . These Ladies were “ In Beauty, Complexion, Fragrance of Body natural Odour were giving Happiness and the Face of these Ladies were like the Lotus Flower, the bees which having drunk Honey and are roguish will most certainly come and hover over them. “ thus thought Hanuman. Black, curly Hair with Limbs slender as the Lightning streak such Ladies were in abundance and were sleeping in Ravana’s Anthapuram (Queens Chambers) which shone like the Stars in the pristine pure Summer sky .Ravana who was sleeping in the middle of those Ladies was looking like the Full Moon with all it’s splendor amidst clouding of Stars. Those Saints who do severe penace and attain the position of Stars with Punyam and as their Punyam (Good Deeds) dwindle while it is still there, the fortunate few fall in the Earth, were these Ladies these persons? Wondered Hanuman. Like the great Stars have Aura, these Ladies were pristine pure and of auspicious bearing and oozed out grace with their beauty and Form.They due to drinking, playful Love acts with their garlands and Flowers slipping , with their ornaments strewn all over were seen sleeping totally Tired.
Some Noble Ladies Dots in their foreheads were erased. Some ladies anklets were unlocked. Some people Pearl necklaces and other garlands had cut ,slipped and fallen. With their garments slipped due to lustful acts were totally unaware and were sleeping. These Ladies were like the manes(femal horses) who had run long distance and had fallen down tired were twisiting & twirling on the ground. Some of the Ladies had worn beautiful Ear Rings; some of their garlands had withered and cut and fallen. These Ladies having been enjoyed by the great Strong Ravana ,were like the Flower creepers which are stamped by the Rogue Elephants were seen thus. The Pearl necklace in between the two breasts of women was shining like the King Swan sleeping amongst 2 Lotus Flowers (with petals closed in the night) in the stream. The Vaidooriya (Diamond Lapiz –Lazuli) necklaces were like Swans and the Golden strings were looking like the Chakravaha Birds. The Rivers which are pure and Flowing during Summer the seas back side are the mounds; The garlands are the Swans; Breats are the Chakravaha birds; Eyes are the Balck neidhal Lilie Flowers; the Lips are tender buds; the Feet are the Lotus; the Necks are the Conch shells;Eyes are the Fish; The Navels are the Whirlpools; the Aura which is the cause of Body’s beauty are the 2 banks of the River; playful acts of Lust are the Crocodiles; the ornaments are the Lotus; Anklets are the Buds. Some who have soft Limbs and on the buds of their breasts the necklaces were lying. They appeared like the Lust ful persons. The corners of her garments which swayed because of the breathing of some of them was brushing lightly on the faces. When they swell and fall they raised many Rainbow of Novel colours . The Ear rings in shape of spheres were swaying ever so slowly due to the breathing. By nature there breathing have fragrance; with the sweet and alcohol mixed it has become further enhanced in odour and pleasing to Ravan when they blew over him. Some due to drunkenness, body not in control, were considering the other Ladies Face as their darling Ravana’s kissed them often filled with Lust. Those Ladies also returned the kiss thinking it was Ravana’s. Thus due to the Love they had for Ravana the Love lorn ladies were unknowingly fulfilled each other’s Lustful desires. Some had there ornaments as head rest /Pillow, Some rolled their garment as Pillowan slept. Due to drunken state and also love lorn some of the ladies used the other’s breast as a pillow. One lady slept on the lap of the other lady. Two Ladies use the arm of another Lady as pillow and slept. Thigh and the hip’s back side were hugging each other , these Ladies who were sleeping were looking like Garland entwined by hands, Hair and garlands like braids.The Queens Chamber was full of Ravana’s Wives, it looked like a Garden full of Flowers. Their hands were Creepers,; Shoulders were Stalks; Fingers were the buds; the knots of garment in the Hip is bunch of Flowers; the back curly hair are the Bees; the Breath is the Breeze; thus in their deep slumber of Sleep had put out hands and Legs one over the other were looking like the creepers entwined by the Wind. So it is difficult nay impossible to differentiate the Ornaments and Limbs of the each of their bodies.
Since it was impossible to see them when Ravana was awake, the Lamps placed in the various Pillars embedded with Gems after she has slept, was as though looking at Ravana’s wives without batting an eye lid under these conditions and were burning incessantly. Saintly Kings,Fore fathers, Daithyas(Demons), Gandharavas (Musicians), Rakshasaas Youthful young Girls were having love for Ravana . Some of them have been brought by Ravan after he had won over their Relations in Battle. Some were enamoured by Ravana’s Valour, Handsomeness, Wealth, Aura and Prowess ,Overcome with Passion came on their own will. There were none who were there only because of Ravana’s Valiant prowess. All had fallen for him with Lust. Except Sita all others had desired for Ravana and come there. They were all un married, they were all Padmini type of Ladies only; All those Ladies were with Unique special features; all were duly adornd with Jewellery; Thye all do service to Ravana with utmost affinity and sincerity; They were of matching Physique to Ravana; They were all his Love .
Hanuman though was wise, according to his Birth genetically got an tangent opposing intellect thought just like that “ As Ravana had brought these Ladies as Virgins here, had he brought Sita also before Rama married her, it would have been of great blessings to Ravana”.
Then Hanuman “ I s there any Pathivratha in any world like Sita. This Ravana though born in the Lineage of Brahma(God of Creation) by abducting her has earned the Greatest Sin”thus he grieved “ This Sita who is Pure and can burn even the Agni(Fire) with her Pathivratha Dharma will it ever get smeared? Unnecessarily I had maligned her.” Thus Hanuman thought (Slokas 74)
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