Sargham 025

Ravana sends Spies

Rama became Dasratha’s son due to his incarnation as Human, crossed the Sea with his Vanara Army, Ravana was seated like the Majestic Lion, as his death was nearing him and haughty of his arrogance of Muscle power addressed his Ministers Sukha&Sarana “What a surprise! The sea which can’t be crossed have been corssed by Billions of Vanaras. Rama has constructed Bridge on top of the sea. Have you heard of such things so far? Have you seen such a thing? However much people on whom I have confidence tell me I will not believe it till I personally see it. So you secretly enter the Enemy Army find out who are the Ministers on whom Rama and Sugreeva have confidence? Who are the people who take lead in all matters? Who are the most Valorous? How was this Bridge constructed on the sea? Where is the Enemy Army staying? What are the strength of Enemy’s Armoury& strength what are the planning for the future? Who is the general of these Great Strong Vanaras? Please get these informations tactfully and very quickly tell me the facts.

Accordingly they Sarana & Shuka took the disguise of a Vanaras and entered the Enemy Army witnessed that it was countless, it had no Limits, Ominous Looking was Hair rising in magnitude. The Army was staying in Sea shore, Mountains, Trees, Caves, Ravines and Groves. Some had crossed the sea; some were still crossing the sea some were waiting to cross the sea; some were staying in the appropriate places; some were sleeping. That Army was looking like Huge Sea by itself with tremendous ovation generated. Vibheeshana very soon identified the 2 Sukha and Sarana Spies and took them to Rama and said “These are Sukha & Sarana Ministers of Ravana; they have come from Lanka and want to know the details about us” thus Vibheeshana informed. Those Rakshasaas were scared to death and forgot about their Living and said “Lord! Hey Epitome of Mercy! We were sent by Ravana to know everything about your Army. You are the one who has the Dharma of protecting those who seek your Charanam (Refuge, Your Lotus Feet, Shelter, Help, Asylum, Support or all of these), we now leave it you” thus they submitted.For that Rama smiled at the lack of Ravana’s sharpness of intellect he pacified them.it is natural for Dasratha’s son Ram who is full of Noblest Virtues; he who is ever focused in doing only good things for all Living beings. He has special affinity for those who opposed him due to ignorance said “Please go around our Army and see them and you can enquire as much s you want. You can return after you have completed your taks as assigned by Ravana.If anything is left out, you can peacefully see them in detail. Or shall is ask Vibheeshana to show you around? You need not fear as you have been caught by the Enemy. We should not kill those who are Prisoners of War, those who have discarded weapons and the Spies. Vibheeshana! These people can pollute the Enemy Army with Samam Dhanam methods But they have sought shelter from us. Please relase them without troubling them. Rakshasaas when you return to Lanka please carefully convey my following words “On which strength you relied while abducting my dear wife, Now You, Your Relations, Friends and Your Army should to the maximum extent use that same Strength completely now. Lanka , it’s corridors, Decorations, Arches Army will be destroyed by my Bhanas (Arrows with Feathers) shortly. Like Devendra uses his Vajhrayudha on Demons like wise you will see tomorrow morning my terrifying wrath of Anger will be unleashed on You and Your Army tomorrow morning by me “this he convey to Ravana.

Sukha Sarana bowed to Rama and said ‘Jai Vijayee Bhava’ blessed thus went to Lanka and explained the happenings to Ravana. “Lord! We were identified by Vibheeshana . Justifiably we should have been killed. But Soul following Dharma, and person of immense Aura Raghu warrior, showed mercy and allowed us to go. He who follows the Dharma of not tormenting the Emissaries (tacitly conveying what Ravana did to Anjaneya was wrong). Is there limit to Rama’s Parakram (Achievement, Might , Puissance, Exploits , Valor, Heroism, Gallantry, Prowess, AbilityValour)? You need not think that he was afraid of you and released us.Rama Lakshmana Sugreeva Vibheeshana are like Loka Phalakas (Administrators of the worlds); Valorous; undeterred Warriors; exponents in Asthra (Missile launching). Rama is the son of Dasaratha who helped Devas in defeating Asuras; He is like the torch which lights the wick in Lamp; he is with 8 Lakshmis adorning him

Lakshmana is his right hand, ; he has matchless Valour, Valis’ brother is equal to him in all respects, he is like his Father Indra. It is known to you about Vibheesahnas Aura and Vitality. They see 4 great men are together sybchronised with one thought. They have the ability in them to uproot everything in this Lanka and throw it aside. Do they need the help of other Vanaras? When we see Rama physically, His weapons, it appears he single handedly can destroy Lanka. Do the other 3 are needed? If you say ‘Rama is the most Valoruous person, if we destroy his enemy, won’t his Motivation come down?’ Rama Lakshmana Sugreeva are guarding the Vanara Army. Even if Devas, Asuras, Indras join together they can’t shake them.They are swelling with pride by the fact they are going to war with Rakshasaas; and unshakeable determination; let us not earn enimity with them. Please control your Anger and observe Patience. Go and Leave Sita with him.’ Thus they submitted. (Slokas35)

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