Ravana’s Royal Assembly
Abducting Sita made Ravana being hated by everyone. When Vibheeshana stopped him none of them objected to it, so it meant Prahastha and other Ministers did not support his opinion which Ravana clearly understood. But his Lust for Sita made him numb and couldn’t think of anything clearly and was got into unfathomable concern. So much so he knew it is gone beyond consultations with Ministers, but Love lorn Ravana still persue with Cabinet decision wishfully thinking what he was doing was right.
Then the Chariot with Golden windows adorned duly with rare Gems and Corals embedded with well trained Horses tied and neighing like thundering large clouds ;Ravana did Pradhakshinam (Going around in clockwise direction)of the same and drove to his Royal Assembly. Soldiers with Swords, Shields and in different costumes tagged on all sides of Ravana. When he was going to Assembly Conches were blown and Drums like Beri were sounded thus thus reverberated in all directions. With the reverberations from Chariot’s wheel causing shivers all around he came into the King’s Boulevard which reflected Opulence of Wealthy. The Umbrella pristine pure white was like the Full Moon was above his Head. Two crystal clear Chaamaram (Hand fans made of Quills symbolising Royal insignia) bound by Golden ropes was fanned on either side. All people stood in line and with folded hands and head bowed offered their respect. All celebrated by resounding ‘Jai VijayeeBhava’ Ravana dazzling with radiance reached the Royal Asembly.
That was decorated by Gold and Silver as per Shilpa Sashtra (Architecture Doctrines defining Design parameters and splendours including City Planning, House designs and essential Temple parameters to ensure Divine grace & usher in Prosperity all year around) it was covered by a carpet made of Pure Crystal with Gold crafted Desing in centre. 600 Pishachas (Ghostful Spirits) were guarding the Roayla assembly continuously. There was a Roayl Sofa made from and Animal skin of Priyakawith Vaidooriyam (Diamond Lapis Lazuli embedded art work) on which was seated Ravana.
Then Lord of Lanka addressed the Matchless Emissaries in speed and Valour “Please bring all the Great Rakshasaas in Lanka just now. One important Event has taken place. Tell them immediate arrangements have to be carried for that” said Ravana.
On King’s orders, the Emissaries went to each household conveyed to those VIP Rakshasaas whether they were sleeping or playing and brought them. Some came in beautiful Chariot, some in Horses, some in Elephants, some walked to the Royal Assembly.Then Lanka looked full of garuda birds in the sky.**(bad omen). They parked their Vehicles outside assembly and tredged in like Lions enterinng their Caves walking into the assembly.They touched Ravana’s feet in reverence , honoured by him, according to their status with Purohits (Priests) in Golden Sofas, Sthrothriya (Vedic Chanting) Brahmins seated in Kushal grass made Mats, Sons were seated on carpets laid out on the ground near the great King. Those belonging to think Tank and those belonging to governing council, had come in large crowds. They were experts in determining strategical Tactics; they had all the requisite capability and traits expected of them in their jobs; They were exponents in all form Of Knowledge, Art forms and have the requisite experience & expertise, they were of everything that was going on in the country like FBI, KGB, CBI,CIA,RAW etc, Sagacious; had Intrinsic View of happenings; they all had assembled to consider and Consutation for the well being of Ravana. Then Vibheeshana came on a Chariot went to the Royal assembly introduced himself, touched his elder brother’s feet and bowed to him, then Suga and Prahastha also did Namaskar,Ravana gave them appropriate sofas. That Royal Assembly which was adorned with Gold, Navarathnas (1.Kembu- Ruby 2. Komedhaga - Sardonyx 3. Neela -Saphire 4. Maragadaha - Emerald 5.Pavazham – Coral 6.Pushparagam –Topaz 7.Manickam – Carbucle 8. Muthu –Pearl 9. VAIRAM / Vaidooriyam- Diamond / Lapis Lazuli), with Rakshasaas with exquisite garments duly decorated and with 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.Applied garlands that Royal Assembly was ostentatious and spreading Frgarance and Opulence all around.
None preent there spoke in loud voice; nor did they tell Lie; did not speak unnecessarily or made Noise; All were of eminent stature; who have earned all Purusharthas {(1) Dharma-Righteous conduct- Duty- Pious- humble-Charity -being Noble (2)Material-money,(3)Desire-ambition-Children,(4)Moksha-Attain God’s feet}thus the great Strong people with generous nature and Mighty Valiants with Minsiters surrounding Ravana the Lord of Lanka beamed like Indra (King of Heaven ) Surrounded by Vasus. (Slokas32)
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