Ravana’s Queens Chambers
There Hanuman sawa Bed which is made of Crystal which was akin to Devndra(King of Heaven). On all the 4 sides there were Legs which were made of Gold and carving with Ivory.There were also sofas which had covering spreads which were adorned with art work of expensive Vaidooriyum (Diamond –Lapiz-Lazuli). There he saw an Umbrella duly decorated with Pearl neckalces and garlands of Gems akin to the full moon. The Bed which was made of 1008 carat Aprajith Gold with flowing Molten Gold was Dazzling like the Sun. The Galands such as Ashokam were hanging.The skin of soft haired Lambs, Very Expensive Shawls,Bed spreads with Mattresses of Pure Cotton were also laid out. Different colour Flowers were strewn all over. Perfumes such as Safron, Sandal wood, AKIL, Javadhu Perfume Powder "This exquisite and delicately scented perfume powder is produced from natural herbs,Athar, Punugu The civet produces a musk (also called civet) highly valued as a fragrance and stabilizing agent for perfume were making the place Heavenly. It had Statues of women who were fanning with Hand Fans of Royal insignia of white Peacock feathers and Quills.
Like the Rain bearing dark cloud hue Body , with Long Arms strong rotund like the Elephants Trunk, with Fiery red Eyes like Sparks of Fire, with Face having the Ear ring balls shining like the Sun the famous King of Lanka was sleeping. The matchless Pithambaram(Garment) was shining like the Lightining streak in the midst of Dark Clouds. The Chest and Hands which were pasted with Red Sandalwood were akin to the Red Horizon with clouds interspersed with lightining was shining.He was decorated by very special ornaments. Since he could take the form he can Think, he was in the Form of Manmadha(God of Love). Since he had carnal pleasures for Long during the night and also had Privelleged Drinks he was fast asleep.Ravana who gave immense pleasures to Rakshasaas Ladies, showering with all they want for their well being; Hanuman wondered “ Is the Manthara Mountain full of Trees, Bushes, Forests was sleeping!”. Thus the bed which was dazzling like the Sun and Agni(Fire) was sleeping in the bed like a Giant Serpent breathing heavily seeing Ravana thus , thought Hanuman “ While I came in search of Sita, I have been compelled to see this Great Sinner first who abducted her “ and felt sad.Person who is afraid goes away from the creatures like Psihacha(Ghost) “ it does not behove to be near this Great Sinner” thus he took few steps back.Then through the steps went to another stage near by looked intently at the Lord of Rakshasaas , With the Arms which were emanating fragrance having been pasted with Sandalwood where Dasamukhan(10 Headed) was sleeping. The Cot looked like the Water fall near Elephant secreting the Roguish Liquid . His Arms were stretching upto his knees and was looking like the Pillar installed in the God’s World by Indra( Lord of Heaven).Like Ulakai ( War Hammer made of Melted Iron ) and akin to Elephants Trunks with it’s roots Big and becoming slightly slender towards the end.They were strong and with no difference between them, with requisite gap with Nails of best features and thumb, With Expensive Gold rings worn fingers, Ravana looked like 2 of the 5 hooded(headed) Snake was sleeping.The shoulder ring shields made of Gold with it’s outstretched Long Arms with wide Palms(Hands) ; while fighting with Indra ws injured by the tusks of Aiyravatham Elephant and similarly while fighting with Vishnu his Chakram(wheel with 1000 sharp teeth) had wounded him. Those scars were looking like the Sun and Moon on a Dark Cloud now on this body.The Arms were pasted with pure breed Red Sandal wood emanating pleasant Fragrance and which was akin to the blood of Rabit in colour.These were decorated in a novel way like Tatoos. His Arms were applied with Pristine pure Perfume materials, have been pressed by the Noblest Ladies, those which made Yaksah, Pannaga(snake), Gandharva, Devas , Asura and others Kadhara ( Pleading,Yelling, Bellowing,screaming loudly, Exasperation)in batlle fields. Hanuman saw those Arms which were akin to Pythons which had swallowed the animals and birds and were lying swooned after heavy meals and hissing in anger in the midst of Manthara Giri mountain. Ravana who was like a Huge mountain had Arms with all requisite unique features and both of them looked like 2 peaks of Mantrha gir Mountain.His Breathing air which had the aura of Mango, Palm, Makizham Flowers, wines and the Food of 6 tastes Odour and the special Beverages fragrance was spread thoughout the bed Room.His Crown made of Gold and the 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) had slightly slipped from it’s position.The Radaince of the Earlobe balls was spread on his face.In his broad Dark Chest were applied the Red Sandal wood paste.The Garlands were a beauty to look at. Best of Silken upper garments had slightly disturbed from it’s position.He had worn the Pithambhara (cream Garment)in his hip. With fiery Red eyes and the Body like a mound made of Ulud grain cereal, he was looking like the Elephant which was lying near the Ganges River. The Wick Lamps which were lighted on the Golden Pillars spread it’s Illuminence all through the Bed room.
Hence Hanuman saw Ravana was like the Dark cloud which can be see fully lighted by the Lightining added to his credence by the beautiful Abhinayam(Expressions with emoting gestures conveying silently situations)Ladies who had bestowed their deep affection on him were sleeping under his feet. He saw many a Ladies who had the Beauty of Full Moon in it’s glory, who had the beautiful Earl lobe bells and un withered Flower Garlands. Some had pleased Ravana with their Dance and playing musical instruments, and were given gifts of ornaments , they having played on his Lap and Arms and had slept off. Some who had slept on his Arms as pillows , the Arms whose shoulders had bands(made of indestructible Shield with Diamonds and Lapiz-Lazuli). Hence the Shoulder bands and the Ear lobe bells shone together As the Faces of the Damsels dazzled like Moon and the Earlobe bells were twinkling like Stars hence the Dome of the Bedroom looked like Sky.Due to youthful exhuberance having had pleasures with Ravana for long had become Tired, they slept off in their respective places. One lady was an exponent in Bharatha natya (Dance form), she had pleased Ravan with Dance and Abhinayam(Expressions with emoting gestures conveying silently situations)had slept off with her Dance expressions as it is. One Lady who had played beautifully the Veena String Instruement
melodiously pulling his heart’s strings slept off holding the Veena; it looked like an incident when Flowers and creepers being swept by the flood ,by chance holds a boat for support The Lady appeared so.Like holding an infant in her hips , one lady had hugged the mattuga instrument and slept off.Not having seen her husband for long after his return hugging him , one Lady was hugging he instrument and was sleeping,This was akin to a situation where a lady Unable to mingle with her darling husband and love lorn, by chance get a chance to be in seclusion with her husband unable to contain herself hugs him tightly . One Lady was hugging the flute and slept off , Like Kamalakshi who on her own will was lying beside her dear husband, A Lady jewell who was an exponent on Dance and with soft words was sleeping hugging Vipanchi (conch). One love lorn with her eyes swirling with tenderness was hugging the Mridhangam had slept off.
A lady who had slender waist tired by the Drinks had kept Panava between her hands and Ribs, one lady had hugged orundi methai with her chest,where as another lady had Dindi maathai holding In her arms
**( Even today India has 350 types of Drum instruements in 21st centrury). She looked like hugging her dear husband like a mother embracing her Child. One lady hugged Adambhara with her hands and slept off.When one Lady had reversed the Kalsh vessel and kept it as a Pillow , the remains of the Kumum and Sandal wood has been pasted on her body, it as like Flower garland which had been sprinkle water during summer so that it doesn’t get dried up. One Lady unable to bear her grief hid her breasts with her hands and slept off. One lady was Love lorn and thought the Lady near her was her husband and hugged her tightly and slept off.**( God Brahma had granted the Power to Sage Valmiki while narrating Ramayana he could fathom what was in each of the Character’s mind as it is ,when writing about them or concerning them if they were around). Just Love lorn hug their husbands , these noble ladies hugged the various Novel Musical instruments with their Arms, Breasts and slept.While Hanuman was looking at them, in one place saw A Bewtiching beauty as though has come as a Lady with all ornaments duly adorned was sleeping in another Bed.She wore jewellery made of Pearls and the 9 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)and was Dazzling like the flowing Molten Gold of 1008 Carat purity.With her effulgence and Artistic talents lent credence of beauty to that very Bed room as an ornate jewell her self.She was Mandodhari who is famous and is the Royal Queen of the Ravana’s Throne.To him she is more dear than his own Life. She is the Queen of the Anthapuram(Queens Chambers). Anjhaneya notice her exceptional beauty and Youthful exhuberance and thought for a moment she could be Sita.Unable to withstand his happiness, he patted his shoulders and kissed his tail and was exstatic; playfully jumped around; danced;roamed around with abandon; climbed the pillars and jumped; thus he did these pranks which were natural to Vanaras. (Slokas 15)
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