Hanuman destroys Ashoka Garden
Thus Sita appreciating with special words Anjhaneya decided to start from there. Then he went some distance and thought.” I had decided to find where Sita was and Ravana’s where abouts. I have found Sita and spoken to her.There is balance work in knowing Ravana’s place. I have searched Lanka and all it’s places. But I have not weighed the Strengths of Rakshasaas and known Ravana’s inner motive. For that there are 4 ways Sama, Dahana, Bedha, Dhanda . in these Dhanda is the best method. With Rakshasaas there can’t be any peaceful talks; They have immense Wealth and hence can’t be enticed; Amongst the Muscled Rakshasaas it is not possible to spread a Revolution.In Battle Victory and Defeat is not certain.You should not adopt this method at any time thus say elders. Always Might is right and will go on strongman’s favour, so I will never face defeat. So to carry out my opinion only Brute force is the right method with these Rakshsaas.
There is no other method better than this here. After the select Generals/ warriors are killed only then these Rakshasaas will be forced to contemplate and come around. But Sugreeva ordered me “ Find out Sita and also the Location where Ravana is” if you say doing work other than what King assigned is wrongful act”, but the person is set to do a task totally,then only he is appreciated for completing the task. Not only he should who accomplish the defined task but also if he does additional work, he is an Able person. In this world even if it is a small task , he should evaluate whether the final result is going to accomplish the task ,then only he is the person worthy of being entrusted with finishing the Task.
To do a simple task one should not depend on only one tool; he should have readily many tools. Won’t such a person only, will achieve things? Do we need to say about bigger things. I have come this far into enemies fortress,I should be able to assess the capabilitis of the defence forces of Lanka. Also analyse visa vis our strengths, with these data only then my thinking and satrategies will be clear and able, then only I will be able to go to my King Sugreeva and it will be the culmination / completion of the task entrusted to me and thus his order will be fulfilled.
I should now undertake a task, where by Ravana is compelled to send his most important General to fight battle out with me.For that what is the task I should do? In that case in the Battle I should be able to meet generals and defeat whereby Ravana is forced to drag me into his Throne with his Minsters and Generals. This will help me to assess what is in his Mind and what are the strengths and only then I will be able to return from this place having accomplished the Task totally.
Why not this Ashoka Garden?which is more dear to Ravana . This Garden is so enchanting with beautiful, Trees, Flowers and Fruits lures those who see it. Will the Indra’s ‘Nandanam’ garden match this ? and is nurtured by this Sinful Ravana . Like the wild Forest Fire destroys ,I am going to destroy this Ashoka Garden whereby it will irritate Ravana and instigate his anger further ; Then only Ravana will send Army with lot of weapons like Trident, Kalayasam, Pattayasam,(Dav axe) etc to kill me; there will be fierce battle between them and me.
Tust I will kill those enraged Rakshasaas warriors with the Fire of my Valour and kill many a person from the Ravana’s Army and return to my King Sugreeva in Kishkinda in a happy manner ” The great Strong Hanuman thus strategizing Maruthi got angry Like the Vayu(Twister) used his ominous Brute force with his thighs muscle power started plucking Large Trees from their roots and felling them .
Hanuman destroyed the inner grove near Queens Chambers.He fell those Trees which were having variety of Birds and Animals; broke the Ponds, fountains;Powdered the Sports complexes; beautiful Architectures were destroyed ;Birds were screeching in Fear; **( it is said Parashkthi her self went as Hanuman .Nay can we describe her Power?)the Trees and Creepers withered and decimated like a war zone or after Tsunami or Tempest.; Flowers like Lotus dried and burnt; That Grove looked as though there was Forest Fire and was desolate and horrific to look at. The creepers without support appeared like the Ladies in fear were numb and stood still. Dancing Hall, Music concert Halls, the artistichalls built with huge Stones, ordinary buildings and the Flower Gardens with creepers Glass houses were destroyed. Big serpents caught under the debris of boulders were making huge Noise and aslo the Varous Animals were shrieking in agony and also the Various buildings there in were destroyed and the place was desolate and horrific to looke at. That Garden which was specifically meant for Ravana’s Queens to enjoy with Flowers and Creepers,Plants were torn apart and the Garden lost it’s Lusture and Beauty totally. Thus Hanuman having totally spolit the Ashoka Garden of its Trees, Fountains Buildingss , Sculptures and strewn apart the Garden which was destryoyed by Maruthi’s Vigour , with felled Trees looking like a person lying down in deep mourning.This way the Lord of Rkashasaas heart would be shaken up by Hanuman. Maruthi decided that he alone will battle with many a Rakshasaas filled with Uthsaha Lakshmi (Goddess of Motivation & Enthusiasm) was awaiting them in the Entrance of the Garden on Top of the Granite Compound wall. (Slokas 21)
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