Dhoomraaksh leaves for Battle field
Ravana and Rakshasaas alike were surprised at the Vanaras Aravaaram (Ostentation, Pompous, ruckus ovation credulous of their Victory) “Ministers! There must be some special reason for the Vanaras celebrating like the Monsoon clouds thunder. Their roar is like churning of the ocean. Rama Lakshmana having been ound the most venoumousBhanas and the Vanaras shouting in happiness I am getting doubts. Spies! Quickly go and find how is it that Vanaras are celebrating when they should be remorsing they have lost their Leaders. Find out the reasons and come back fast”. Many Rakshasaas climbed on the Fortress wall and saw, Sugreeva had regrouped and reformed the contigents of the Army Rama Lakshmana had regained consciousness and were like earleri times were leading the Army, with sunken heart and pale face informed Ravana. “Hey Great King! Prnce Indrajith had bound the Rama Lakshmana with Naga pash and pushed to the ground unconscious. Like the rogue elephants break the ropes that tie them, they have no removed the Naga Pashas without any trace and are Moving about majestically like well grown Lions” - thus they submitted. Ravana’s face went pale, got worried, “these Bhanas have been obtained with boon and with serpents dazzles like Sun. These never fail. The Rama Lakshmana were bound cleverly by Indrajith with his knowledge of Asthra doctrine. There is no doubt that it is of great Danger for our Army since they have escaped from this Naga Paash.These Bhanas are extremely Venomous like Vasuki, Dhakasha Karkotaka the giant Serpents in Vitality. So far none have escaped these.”. Even if these have failed means, what should we do? Thus he was remorsing. After thinking for a while he was enraged, hissing like the Venomous Snake ”Aday! Dhoomraksha! While you are there, I need not worry. With whatever Army you want, go and kill Rama Lakshmana and Vanaras and return” thus he ordained.
Hearing this Dhoomraksha was happy as he was chosen 1st he did Pradhakshinam (Going around in clockwise direction) of DasaMukha (10 Headed Ravana) came out and told his Army commander “Why delay further? Get Army ready” said. Understanding it is King’s ordain countless Soldiers duly armed with weapons & those who were strong, came from all 4 sides like the Monsoon clouds were thundering and covered the Earth. Some were wearing Vests, in Chariots having masts and Windows made of Gold, with Yaks having different types of faces were pulling the Chariots they came.Some came in Horses which could gallop with the speed of thought,some were coming on top of Roguish Elephants,were like the Muscled Tigers and started for the war.Yaks with faces of Red foxes, Tiger, Lion, etc were adorned with gold ornaments were tied in the Dhoomrakshasaa’s Chariot.He laughed like the Thunder surrounded by Gory Rakshasaas , came towards Hanuman’s wester gate. On the way many a Bad Omen stopped him. A big Eagle came and fell in front of Tip of his Chariot. On his staff many eagles were enterwining and fell. A white skeleton, with blood poruing shouting came in front of Dhoomrakshasaa; Blood poured; all directions got darkened. Seeing these Bad Omens Dhoomrakshasaa was sad. Rakshasaas were afraid and were confused. But the mighty Dhoomrakshasaa surrounded by gory Rakshasaas still persisted with a desire for battle and came out of the City and saw the Vanara Army protected by Rama was Limitless like an ocean.(Slokas40)
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