Rama Lakshman areleased from Naga Pash
Then Sugreeva asked Like the ship flounders in the sea due to heavy winds, why are our Vanaras running frightened like this? Angadha replied ‘ Haven’t you seen Raghu warriors with blood oozing lying on the bed of Arrows, do they need any other reasons for being frieghtened? Sugreeva “it is not like that, Without any major fear this will not happen.They are pale and throwing their weapons and running to nook and corner. Frientened without even looking back, draggin their friends they are running away. They aren’t even ashamed of same, not attending to those who have fallen down, they are crossing over them and running. Vibheeshana with his Mace came and blessed Sugreeva , saw Rama had regained consciousness. Then Sugreeva addressed his dearest friend Jhmbhavvan“ Seeing our friend Vibheeshanathinking he is Indrajitht, ourVanaras are ruuning. **( It was Rama’s instruction that Vibheeshana and his 4 Ministers and Rama Lakshmana will be the only Humans in their Army Camp) Now itself we should stop them, tell them the Truth and it is important. “Jhambahvaan immediately undertook the task. Vnaras believed his words after carefully looking at Vibheeshana and came back after their fear got absolved. Vibheeshana seeing Rama Lakshmana’s body being poked everywhere with Arrows was deeply concerned, with wter he cleaned their eyes, unable to control his anguish wailed aloud and Lamented.
“These Great Strong, Valorous Prowess and greatest amongst Humans, who Love battles have been reduced to this state due to the Deceptive Magical War waged by Rakshasaas. Peron who was born with me is greatly Cruel. His son is still greater Cruelty. That great Sinner due to the mean mindedness and woudn’t mind stooping to such low levels have done this carnage. By this he has earned his father unerasable infamy. These Princes do not know deceptive war fare; have been wounded by Arrows soaked in Blood, are like porcupine lying on the ground wounded is it my fate to see this?. These warriors are going to die. Why should I alone be alive? Iam a walking corpse. All my thoughts have gone in vain **(to save the good Rakshasaas)losing my kingdom as well. My enemy Ravana is happy with this event havin achieved his purpose.” Thus Sugreeva Lamented. Sugreeva went and hugged him and consoled him with following words “Hey Dharmathma (Soul with Dharma)! is there any doubt in your getting Lanka Kingdom? Do not have hope that Ravana will live with his sosn, friends, relations.To our benefactors these Naga pashas can’t do any Harm. They have swooned for some time other wise nothing else. Now very soon they will regain consciousness and will decimate Rakshasaas - “thus he pacified Vibheeshana. Then he called his father in law Sushena “You take RamaLakshmana with the Army and go to Kishkinda. I will kill Ravana, his sons, friends, relations decimate them, like earlier when Indra retained his wife, I will return Janaki to Rama. Hearing that Suhenas said “I have witnessed the gory Deva Asura Yudham (Epic War between Celestials and Demons). Then Dhanavas who were exceptional In Archery often overshadowed Devas, Some devas unable to bear the torture suffered, some fainted, some died. Then with Mrithasanjeevini herbs, Verses, Medicines, Jupiter saved them from Danger. Sampathy and Bhanasa know those herbs and the place they are grown Earlier in the Milk of Ocean when it was churned, where the Amruth (Nectar / Elixir which confers immortality by drinking it) was found 2 Mountains Chanadra, Dronagiri are being nurtured by Devas. To bring those Sanjivikaranai and Vishalayakarani quickly send the vanaras to bring them. Let this Vayu Putra Hanuman go.
Meanwhile the Clouds thundered with Lightning. They pushed the Ocean water and storm (Chanda Marutham) blew. Earth shook. Huge Trees fell in the sea. All huge bodiessankes Living in Lanka and all the snakes fell into the sea with sheer fright. In a short while Garuda Bhagawan came in person to Vanaras. The Liltless Strong Vinathai’s son Garuda (King of Eagles) seeing him coming like Agni (Fire) Dazling the Snakes which were hitherto in the form of Arrows suddenly Vanished without a trace. Garuda with his hands caressed those great Warriors who were like the Full Moon Rama Lakshmana on their Faces. Immediately the wound in their bodies vanished, Rama Lakshmana shone like pure molten flowing Gold statues. They have the capability to win over opponents, , they have the patience to bear the insults, in wordly matters they have the Grit to make continuous efforts and have the knowledge to undertand in matters of secrecy, wisdom, Rememberance power, all these doubled. Garuda very affectioanately took the two of them (Rama Lakshmana) into his Fold. **(even today Eagles with white neck are the scourge of Snakes)
Rama spoke to the King of Birds “By your grace you have retrieved and restored us back with Vitality & Motivation to the original status from the Danger we were meted out by Indrajith. By seeing you my Manam (Memory, Conscience, Intellect, Ego) feels elated as though I have my father Emperor Dasratha and my grand father Great King Aja. As you are adorned with Divine Fragrance, Flowers, Garland, Garments, Ornaments may I know who You are?” sought Rama. Garuda (King of Birds) with Bliss and eyes welling “ Raghu warrior! I am your dear friend. **(Garuda is the Vehicle of God Maha Vishnu). Please believe I am Your very Life force personified in this form. My name is Garuda.I came specifically to help you. Great Warriors Asuras, great strong Dhanavas and Indra protected by Devas (Celestials) even they can not release you from the Naga Pash (Serpents Noose) which was created by the Greatly Cruel Indrajith with his Magical powers. These Serpents belong to my Enemy Dynasty. They have sharp teeth and venomous Poison. Ravana’s son with his magical powers took the form of Serpents and tormented you. Hey Knower of Dharma! Person of immense Valorous Prowess! You and the Enemy of Death Lakshmana are Bhagysaalis (extremely Blessed and charmingly Great Good Fortunes). After I came to know of the Danger that happened to You, I rushed here due to the affinity, friendship, Duty I have for you. Now you are released from the bindings of this ghastly Naga Pasha (Serpents Noose) Astra (is an individually targetted or WMD missile - type weapon that is to be hurled at an enemy. Examples include arrows from bows. A shastra is a personal weapon, like swords and maces, that must be constantly operated by the warrior and are of Varied types some obtained from Divine Prayers).You have to be very alert all the while. It is customary for Rakshasaas to use Deceptive cunningness and Magical prowess in the Battle; that is their tradition. For person like you, who is of pure conduct, it is best to follow justifiable uprightness as Your path. Do not ever believe Rakshasaas in the war. From this incident please know these Rakshasaas are Kapat (deceptive, cheat, Fraud, cunning) “thus Garuda hugged Rama said “Friend! Lord of Raghu race! Embodiment of Dharma! Hey Man of Ocean of Mercy even to an Enemy! I will go and return. Please grant me permission. Please do not ask how I am your friends. With the Bhana Agni (Fire from Your Arrows) please destroy and uproot all Rakshasaas except Children, Women, Elderly to survive in Lanka, kill Ravana and retrieve Janaki (Sita)” - thus the King of Birds erased the danger that occurred to Rama Lakshmana, he did Pradhakshinam (Going around in clockwise direction), affectionately hugged them, left through the sky lane at the speed of the wind very quickly. Vanara Leaders were elated that due to Divine intervention Rama Laskhmana were saved from the calamity and thus roared like Lions in full Vigour and swirled their Tails. They blew the Bugles, Drums, Berikai and other Musical instruments; roared; patted their shoulders; jumped. Plucked trees and huge mountains were ready for the War. They attacked the Fort entrance and did Attakasam (Loud Laughter aware of good time nearing, overjoyed, ruckus behaviour). Hearing this ovation, Rakshasaas were surprised and feared. Like the end of Summer Nights the Clouds thunder roared with so much vehemence that made Rakshasaa’s heart explode and inviting them for War.(Slokas51)
Q:Rama who had said I will destroy the Universe with the Tip of my finger isn’t he the beholder of Limitless Power and wisdom? How is it that He was helpless against Idnrajith wounded and lying on the ground?
Ans:He did that to establish Dharma and culture and showed by example that Times of tribulations have to be endured. The Pious by conduct and Pure Heart without guile do not face Death though they may face temporaroy hardship, Like wise the Wicked Cunning, cruel Humans may temporarily feel Victorious, but finally have to pay the Price. This is the message of this episode.**(This more so in Kaliyug where only Truth will prevail finally).
Q:Didn’t God Maha Vishnu at the behest of Devas (Celestials) take the incarnation of Rama to kill Ravana?
Ans:True. He not only took the incarnation to slay Ravana but reinstall Dharma which was the main Focus. If killing Ravana was the sole aim, he need not have undergone so much travails. He wanted all castes, creed of Human beings to observe Dharma (Righteous conduct, Just, Duty, Pious, humble, Charitable, respectful, humble, Ethical, being Noble, all this done beyond expectation and without anticipation).
Q:Shouldn’t he clearly spell out same?
Ans:Despite Shruthi Smurthi having done that it did not work out. He had to show it by observing it himself. For that only He took this incarnation.
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