Hanuman submits to Bramasthra(Missile)
Thus Akshkumar was killed by Hanuman, Ravana was hurt, he did not show it with fortitude and recovering courage called Indrajit who was equal to Indra in Valour ordered him with Anger “ Child I You know the coding of Launching Brahmasthra(Missile); there is not many who have the Knoweldge of Strategic warfare and their nodal points; Even Devas and Asuras on hearing your name shudder. Your defeating Devas and Indra is world famous isn’t it? By doing severe penance to God Brahma you have obtained all the Asthras(Missiles). In battle field neither Asuras not Devas shielded by Indra could not withstand your Asthras. Be it anybody in all the Worlds or Hari-Hara if they have waged Battle they have not escaped suffering from you. You are the great intelligent who with your shoulderArm Strength and severe Penance you can protect yourself and are aware of Time and Situational environment and their subtle differences. There is no impossible situation in your Prowess during Batlle. In Strategic war fare are their any thing which is beyond your reach? Aren’t all the Livingbeings do not know your Physical and Missile Prowess in all worlds? There is none equal to you except me in Strength derived from Penance, Missile warfare usage , In war and Vaourous Prowess. Hence my heart is at peace in sending you to the battle field. The Kinkaras, Jhambhumali, 5 Generals, Warrior Sons of Ministers and the many Divisions of Army sent with themand your affectionate Akshakumar have been slain by an measly Monkey,but the confidence I have with you was not with them.
One Monkey, alone,without any support, the Lanka which has been hitherto guarded safely so far he has entered without any fear, has killed so many warriors, it’s shows his sharp intellect, enormous Strength, Power, Energy, Valinat Prowess you please do consider deeply, also weigh your Power and then you can increase your speed according to situation. Does any one know the secrets of Missiles as you? So far are there any enmies whom you have not won over? When you near that Monkey without endangering your Army’s strength, weigh Your and Enemy Strength start the war to become Victorious. Hey Great Warrior I do not think by taking a huge Army you can win over him; He can decimate them in no time. Do not think of killing him with Vajhrayudha; for his good nature does that matter? Even Vayu (God of Wind) does not have his speed, suddenly from some direction and comes and hits you ,with him what is the use of Vajhrayudha? If you say ‘ when he nears me,i will punch him with my clenched fist and kill him ‘, can you kill a person who is like the Kalagni(Fire of Deluge)?So whatever I have told you thus far, please think about it seriously . In order that your Task is accomplished, do not allow your Manam{ Chitha (Memory)+Inner Conscience Mind +Intellect(Bhuddhi) +Ego} get scattered, steady it, take the Bow and keep reciting the Manthras (Verses) of Divine Missiles when you proceed. Somehow come Victoriuos.You can only bind him by the strength of Asthra and not by anything else.if you ask ‘ with such a dangerous Enemy instead of sending me as a guinea pig and testing me, why can’t you go yourself? ‘ when his family memebers are there, it is not proper for King to go himself as per Raja Dharma; nor does it behove of me as I follow them. Furhter I know in battle none is as good as you in usage of all types of weapons. Furhter in war , we should destroy enemy and becoming Victoriuos isn’t it more glorious? Can we afford to lose such an opportunity? Hence I am sending you” said Ravana.
Is Indrajith who is equal to Celestials in Valiant Prowess an ordinary warrior? He is a Great Warrior. Hearing Ravana’s words, indrajith got enthused to go to Battle he did Pradhakshinam(Going around in clockwise direction)of his Father Ravana. His Friends and Relations gave him ovation, with mind focused in the battle ahead, with great enthusiasm, he started for the Battle. Famous, Glorious Ravana’s eldest Son Indajith; he has the Eyes that of Lotus Flwoer petals; He has great Radiance of Aura; he is illuminated by the Dhairya Lakshmi( Goddess of Courage); Like the Ocean which swells during Monsoon; he did Attakasam(Loud Laughter unaware of bad time nearing,overjoyed, ruckous behaviour) and started for the Battle.Indrajith who was like Indra(Lord of Heaven)boarded in a Chariot driven by 4 Lions and went. Inspeed they were Like Garuda(Lord of Eagle); Each were of equal caliber; they had white sharp teeth; That Chariot could go any where without hindrance; Indrajith wh was the best amongst Archers and was an matchless exponent in Asthras, Sashtra(missiles), Indrajith came in that Divine Chariot to Hanuman . Hanuman hearing the sloganeering of the Chariot and Sound of stringing of Bow , became ecstatic that an worthy opponent was coming. The exponent in War fare Indrajith came with Big Bow and Arrows with sharp tips made of Lead metal alloys towards Anjhaneya. When Indrajith came for battle with motivation all the directions became restless; the animals howled fiercly; to witness this unique War Nagas, Yakshas,Sidhas, Great Sages, Panetary Houses Diteys, Diteys of Stars, were standing in Hordes all over in the Sky. Birds cooed thinking they will get good Food today.
Then Hanauman seeing Indrajith coming towards him Raored like Lion and increased his Body Size. Indrajth also took the Bow he had brought and strung the same creating a thunder clap like sound. Both of them were very fast , very strong, both were well versed in war fare got ready like the eternal enemies of Devas and Asuras. Famous Archer and the Great warrior and one who had desire for war the Arrows sent by Ravana’s son Maruthi stopped and increased his Body size and moved around in Sky .Then the Rakashasaa sent Bhanas( Arrows which had golden bandings and adorned with feathers straight in shape). They are long and go and fall on the enemy like vajhrayudha. Hearing the Drums like Beri, Thmabhatta, Mridungam musical war drumns and the Chariots ruckous chers accomapnaied by ovation of the Army , the Bow string reverberations, Hanuman went very high in Sky, deftly avoided the Arrows sent by the Great Archer Indrajith.He moved with in them also increased his Vigour, Vitality& Stength.When that Rakshasaa was shooting arrows, he brushed them aside with his hands and Jumped upward in the Sky. Both were exteemly fast warriors; were experts in war fare; seeing their battle all the spirits were awe struck. Indrajith could not find the Nodal weak point of Hanuman. Both of them are Valourous Like Diteis; there battle was un imaginable and unbearable; Indrajith is of great intelligence;Aiming anf hitting he never scatter his Mind and is careful thought “ the Arrows I shoot on him, fall on him as per my thinking, but somehow he does not succumb to them and has been escaping, what a surprise?” thus he thought deeply and thought “ He cannot be killed by Arrows. Some how make him unconscious and tie him up and taking him is th best method” thus Indrajith decided.
Then Indrajith who knew the secrets of all the Astrhas thought “ He will not die by any Astrha The only Asthra that can tie him up is Brahmasthra” , thsu he shot on Maruthi and tied him up. Immediately he swooned an fell on the Earth. After some time he realized that he is bound by Brahamasthra, due to which his speed had been subdued.he also remembered the Boon Brahma( God of Creation) had given him. “Except Brahmasthra none of the others I am bound.To get myself untied from this, I do not have the energy for some time. This Rakshasaa has some how come to know that. Hence the Gur of the world Brahma’s ordain , I have to be bound. The Vitality of this Asthra is Limitless. But there will not be any trouble for me and this will last only for Muhurtham( 1 ½ ) hours till then I have to abide by it. This was the Boon which Brahma gave meSo in shortwhile I will be released from this. Since Brahma, Indra, Vayu are guarding me there is no imminent danger to me despite being bound by this Asthra.; there is ebnifit for me as the Rakshsaas are tieing and taking me I can meet Ravana talk to him and know his Character and Virtues totally” thus he remained motion less.
Then Rakshasaas bound him with Coir ropes and barks of wood tightly and threatened him. Maruthi is a far sighted person; he decided course of action he should undertake further; he is capable of Killing any type of Enemies with disdain; hence he acted as though he is scared without making any pranks,By chance ‘ Ravana may like to see me ‘ with this in belief he did not bother about his being tied and tormenting him by the enemies.Once he was bound by coir rope he was released from Brahmasthra. Hence when someone is bound by Brahmasthra if some one binds with something else then the Vigour of the same lapses. Great intelligent Indrajith realising once hanuman is tied by the coir rope, Hanuman is released from Brahmasthra thought “ Oh My I when this Astrha has is under function, one should not tie with something else” this secrecy of the Manthra is not known to these fools! Rare Asthra has been wasted. My envisaged plan cannot be carried out! With great difficulty, this task has been carried out by me has been ruined. Once this Asthra is used it can’t be Launched again! Though Hanuman is released from this Asthra, he is appearing as though he is bound by it.I do not know the reason.Suddenly he may carry out a counter attack” thus Indrajith was worried.
Hanuman did not show that he is released by the Brahmasthra, he bore with patience the Rakshasaas dragging him,his being beaten with sticks and punched with clinched fists etc . Then they took him to where Ravana was. There Indrajith proudly announced “ See the Monkey which Killed our Generals, Armies,and destroyed our Ashoka Garden”. And showed to Ravana and Ministers.But Indrajith knew that Hanuman is released from Brhamasthra and for some strange reason he is acting. Like the Drugged Rogue Elephant bound that Great Vanara was shown to Ravana by Rakshasaas. The Rakshasaas present there querreid “ Who is he? Whom does he belong to? From where has he come? What is the work here? Who are the people here who are interested in him?’ thus in many ways they were discussing themselves. Then seeing him they got angry. “ Our Friends, Relations have been killed and thus insulted us, so this Dhust (Scoundrel, bad, wicked, cruel,cunning,rascal, Villainous, devil,evil , nasty, heinious) Monkey should be killed.Burn him,eat him, torture him, thus they all Yelled. While being taken through the King’s Boulevard that Vanara warrior Heard all this . He saw in Ravana’s Court under his feet Aged Minsiters, saw the beautifully decorated hall engraved with Rarest of Gems. Ravana the great Thejasvi (radiating Aura ) also saw Hanuman being pushed around by those Ugly, ominous looking Rakshasaas. Hanuman also looked at the Prathaapa(Glory, Fame,Greatness) Lord of Lanka without Fear intently.He had Limitless Thejas(Aura emitting Illuminence around him), fitted with Strength, he looked Like the Sun with all it’s glorious Rays Ravana shone brightly. He addressed those who were sitting under his Feet those who were Ministers learned by Culture, Lineage, Maturity and said “ Ask him about his antecedence ” ordained Ravana. They accordingly asked “ Who are you? What is the reason for your coming here? “ Hanuman replied “ I am an Emissary. I have been sent by King Sugreeva”. (Slokas 62)
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