Kumbhakarna woken up
Even after reaching Lanka Ravana was again and again looking back, if Rama bhanas were falling, in sheer fear. His arrogance dissolved was stirred in Conscience, Ego, Intellect and Mind. Like the Elephnat chased by Lion, Like Serpent chased by Garuda (Eagle) he got disgraced defeated by a Strong adversary Rama.
“What a surprise! Are there Bhanas (Arrows with feathers) like these too! They are Dazzling like the Brahma dhanda (At the end of 100O Chathur Yugas ie 43200 Million Years at the end of Brahma’s day he uses this Staff which emits Inferno to destroy all his creations in the Universe is called Dhholakethu or Brahma’s curse), they are Like Lightining making your eyes shrink by sheer dazzle” thus thinking he remorsed.Being seated in the Golden Throne he addressed the Rakshasaas “all the Penance which I did with great difficulty have been wasted. I have defeated Indra, Devas, Asuras many times, have I been insulted by a tiny puny Human? The Gory Curse which Brahma gave would that go waste? That I will get fear from Humans have come true.I had asked for boon that my death shall not be because of Deva, Dahanava, Yaksh, Gandharva, Pannaga, Rakshasaa. Why did I ignore Humans in that List? Earlier Ikshwaku King Aranya while dying because of me said “Hey Lowly! Cremator of Rakshasaa ! one of wicked Mind! You with your sons, friends, relations Armies will be uprooted and decimated by a Great Man in my Lineage”. As per that Curse Dasarata’s son Rama has he taken the Human form to come and kill me? Earlier when I assaulted a Lady Vedavathi she also cursed me ‘Because of me, your death will happen’ for those words to come true has she been born as King Janaka’s daughter as Sita and come here? Parvathi, Nandi, Rambha, Varuna’s daughter, these 4 have special Penance Powers Their words will not be a Lie {While Ravana to show his Prowess was uprooting the Kailash Mountain, Parvathi got suddenly worried and said “Hey Wicked scoundrel! When myself and My husband are in solitude, with out any reason , you created a fear in me, so a Lady like me will be the cause of Your death” thus she apparently must have cursed. Punchikasthala is Varuna’s daughter. The details of this is given in Uthara Kandha- Theerthiyam}. These matters have to be weighed and we have to devise the strategies to win over the Enemy. Let all Rakshasaas be in Inner Fort Exits, Gopurams and adjacent houses.
Matchlessly Profound , one who subdues the Pride of Deva Asuras My younger brother Kumbhakarna due to curse of Brahma (God of Creations in universe) is sleeping. Wake him up. Without any worry Happily some times 6, some times7, sometimes till 8 months he sleeps. Whereas I am obstructed in all routes without my plans being executed and aching (While asking for Boon he wanted Knowledge but Saraswathy sat on his Tongue and said Nidhra meaning sleep. Since he did not specify time there is no Limit. This is as per Uthra Kandha. While Vibheeshana informing Rama said’ Giant Kumbhakarana sleeps for 6 Months, wakes up for a Day eats well and then again goes to sleep’). Only 9 days earlier during Ministerial conclave when Rama with his Vanaras reached the sea shore, Kumbhakaran was present and awake. So we can wake him up easily. When we have a Strong man like him with us where is the shortcoming? He is very capable in Battle. He is the Peak in Rakshaasaa Dyasty. He will kill Rama Lakshman and Vanaras in fraction of a second. In war front when the Army sees it’s General there Morale, enthusiasm goes up, Simlarly when seeinf the Jewell of Rakshasaas Kumbhakarna is in the battle, our Armed forces will get manifold Motivation, Strength and Courage. But this person not knwing his Potential, greatness is sleeping investing his intellect in tiny pleasures and is continuously Sleeping. Otherwise he would have done lot many things. In this Gory Battle I have been ashamed by Rama. When Kumbhakaran is awake I have no worry. “Oh My! Poor Chap! I have to wake him untimely! What shall I do? No other way. Having been faced such troubles and shame despite having an Younger brother who is equal to Indra in Valour, I am repenting without any help from him. So make arrangements for waking him up quickly.
(Kumbhakarana after waking up from sleep, will look after the affairs one full day. So must have started sleeping the next day after the Ministerial Conclave Debate in Ravana’s assembly. On the day of Conclave Vibheeshana had approached Rama for Charanam (Refuge, Your Lotus Feet, Shelter, Help, Asylum, Support or all of these) and was accepted by Rama. From that day for 3 Days Rama was in Dharba Sayana lying on Kushal grass seeking Ocean King’s interevention for a solution. From then on in 5 days the Bridge was constructed. Next day Rama climbed on top of Suvayla Mountain. Night there was a Combat Duel between Ravana and Sugreeva. Next day the two sides had a pitched Battle. That night Rama Lakshmanas were bound by Naga Pasha. Dhoomraksha, Vajhradhamshta Akampawere all killed. Next day Prahastha was killed and the Crown of Ravana was broken. All these happened.Thus 12 days have gone by is another calculation since Kumbhakaran went to sleep).
Hearing that these Security gaurds were worried, not knowing as to how to wake Kumbhakarana untimely, they went to his Palace. In order to wake up Kumbhakarana they 1st themselves ate lot of meat and Blood. Once he gets up in order to quench and Quell his hunger Lots of Meat, Food and Incense sticks, Fragrant materials Garlands to create an environment, Drinks, taking them along they went to the Cave where Kumbhakrana was sleeping. That Cave was 300 meters Wide and Long with Huge Entrance The Fragrance of his perfumes spread everywhere. They were blown away by his Breath. They stood sturdily being Strong people and they with great difficulty went into the Cave. There were many Platforms made of Gold. Kumbhakarana’s Limbs were in disarray. It looked like Huge Mountain has fallen and spread out ,seeing him sleep they got scared. All of them together tried to wake him. His Hair were thick and Long and were like trees which were on his chest covering it. Like the huge Snake which hisses his breathing created that Aura and Sound. His snoring sound made all Animals fear and Nadungina (Stagger, Shaken, Shiver, Quiver, stumble,tremble)While in Sleep his form looked Ominous, Gory and Scary. His Nostrils were like the Mountain caves and his wide open Mouth were wide and deep and was like Tunnel leading to Pathaal (Underneath the Earth) and the Fat, Blood which he had drunk had caused over flowing and causing stench and bad odour nearby. His face was adorned with Crown, Keyur, Garland, Eye Lobe Ear ball jewellery. He was sleeping in deep slumber unaware where his Legs and hands were leading to. Those Servants had brought huge amount of Food once he wakes up so that he without restraint can have them such as Cooked Meats of Deers,Buffalow, Pork, and other Animals, Rice and other Food like Mounds.Different types of Beverages of whisky, Rum, Vodka etc along with big Vessels filled with blood near him. These Vessles were embedded with rare Gems and they applied Sandalwood paste, Perfumes were spread all over so the whole palce was permeating fragrance.
Then all of them Roared togethter like the Clouds growls.They blew conches which were shining like the Moon. Seeiing all their efforts going waste they too got angry , in order to wake up Kumbhaarna they in aloud pitch yelled incessantly.Shooke him, Tried to turn him with the help of wooden planks and wedges, slapped him hard on his body. Accompanied by Conch, Beri drums, Thampattaietc musical instruments, the sound from these as wella s the sound of Lion ike roars from the servants all were in fusion was heard all over Lanka. Hearing these the Birds in order to escape ran for shelter in all directions.
Still his sleep was not disturbed. Seeing that huge monster like body Rakshasaa not waking up, seeing all their efforts , energy going waste were naturally angry started hitting him with wooden as well as iron Ulakai ( War Hammer made of Melted Iron), Gadhai(Mace), Boulder, Mountain peak, Trees till their hands were worn out; slapped him hard with their hands; Punched him hard with their clenched fists, but Kumbhakarana was Sleeping blissfully,comfortably. Those Strong persons and Rakshasaas could not stand in front of his breathing. Then those Valiantly Prowessed Rakshasaa servants made necessary arrangements 10,000 Rakshasaas played simultaneously Beri, Thampattai, Mridhangametc war drums as well with Cocnh shell blowing, Ghatam playing etc **(Guiness book of world record?) continuously sounded out. Those Kinkaras (specailits Rakshasaas) despite their Vociferous Yelling and beating him Physically from all 4 sides, seeing him not waking up, they started making dangerous other options. They got Horses, Pachyderms, Camels beat them up with sticks, pick axes etc and got them enraged made them walk on him stamping also with full strength blew the Conch and played out the drums simultaneously. Korada, Ulakai( War Hammer made of Melted Iron) tied to Long wooden sticks, they mercilessly beat him up on his Limbs to their maximum extent. That sound resounded in entire Lanka including its forests Hills But alas Kumbhakarana did not wake up. Then 1000 persons at a time beat him with Golden rods incessantly without a let up. That Rakshasaa with Brahma’s Boons Mahimai (Greatness, Glory, Honour, Achievements, Prowess) he was sleeping became more and more comfortably totally unconscious of what was happening around him. Seeing that Kinkaras were angry and punched him without thinking; some beat the Beri Drums; some shouted till their Throats ached; Some plucked the hairs on his Face; Some bit his Lips; Some poured water in his ears vessel after vessel. He didn’t even stir due to deep Sleep. Some experts who knew how to use the Kathivaaithadi (Sticks tied with swords on it’s tips) such strong person hit him hard on his head ,Chest, hands and Legs. Mace which had sharp iron edges tied leather tied with strong ropes, were used to hit him without interval on all 4 sides there was no reaction in his body. Then they made no of Elephants to run over him.
Then he had some sensation and woke up, and thought some insects and worms were crawling over him. Then for him to get up some mountain peaks,Trees were plucked out and hit him hard. He ignored it and got angry for waking him untimely **( normal time being minimum 6 Months whereas it was hardly 12 days since he slept) Then he was worried as to what had happened because of which he was being woken up much sooner than his scheduled time.He had enormous appetite. He stretched his hands and Legs and sat down. Then he shooke, shrugged his Hands which were long like giant phythons, sturdy like Mountains, and strong as the mountain peaks, then like Volcano opned his Mouth and Yawned. Then his Mouth looked like a huge crevice.
Kumbhakarana on Yawning woke up properly. That Rakshahaa who had immeasurable strength, his breathing was like the gutsy wind from Mountains. While he was sitting his body adorned with golden ornaments was like in the Summer when Dark clouds are showering Rains, Storks which were hovering. His cruel Eyes were like the burning inferno. Sine he was woken up untimely they were moving here and there like the Lightning streaks. They were Like the Malific Plantes Saturn and Mars which inflicts anguish to others. Then those Rakshasaas brought in front of him those differenet types of Foods they had already organized. And pointed those different variety of Meats, Blood, Beverages. To quell his hunger he ate enrormous quatity of Meat. To quench his thirst, he drank blood. Not enough he drank fatty substances from filled up Vessels.Then those servants sure that his hunger and thirst have been quenched and finding him satisfied slowly came out in his presence. They were afraid of his Anger since they were waking him untimely, so they were hiding from his eye sight,then they bowed their heads and stood near him, surrounding him.Due to sleepiness, not being fully awake and drowsy, he looked intently on all sides, he noticed the servants specifically sent by Ravana.Since he was suddenly woken up and not done so hither to, was surprised, he honoured those Rakshasaas “ What is the reason for waking me up with so much strenuous efforts? Is our King safe? Or is it he is inflicted by fear? The fact that you have woken me so soon, My elder brother must have been endangerd by Enemy causing him worry, This very moment I will make him worry less. I will erase without any presence of Agni (Fire) being present. I will push Indra from his position. I will destroy Agni (Fire) that he will have no recognizable form of his own. Without specific adequate reason my elder brother will not wake me up when I am asleep. Hence tell me the Truthful reasons.
Kumbhakarana of immense Valour with anger and fiery red eyes asking thus Minister Bhhopaha said “Lord is there is no danger from Devas and Asuras. The Alpa (Insignifican, Puny, small, ignorable, measly / meagre, trivial) Humans whom we have been ignoring all along are causing havoc.Dahithyas and Dhanavas have not troubled us like this; we weren’t afraid of them like this. Vanaras as huge as Mountains have laid siege not even allowing Air to move in. Angered at the abduction of Sita ,Rama is making us Nadunga(Stagger, Shaken, Shiver, Quiver, stumble,tremble) . Our capital which no one dared to even look at , had been turned into ashes and Prince Aksha and other Rakshasa warriors in ChathurangaSena (4 Divisions of Army , comprising of 21,870 elephants, 21,870 chariots, 65,610 Horses, and 109,350 foot soldier) and also Our Lord of Rakshsaa who had been the scourge of all, and our Magnificient King Ravana was ashamed, insulted in the Battle Field, with his Horses Dead, Charioteer killed, Bow broken, Vest split, Crown sent to smithereens escaped and returned alive. None of the Devas, Dhaithas or Dhanavas have tormented us so much. It is a big surprise our King came back alive from the War front” - said the minister.
Hearing the defeat of his elder brother Kumbhakaran rolled his Eyes in anger and proclaimed liem the thundering cloud said “ Aday I Yubhaksha I Rama and Lakshmana and entire Vanara Army will be destroyed with out trace until then I will not look at Elder brother Ravana’s face. I will make the Lankans have a feast of Vanara’s meat with a satisfaction wil host a dinner. I will keep Rama Lakshmana‘s Meat & Blood for my self. Hearing that the Rakshasaa warrior Mahodhara was happy to see Kumbhakarana’s Pride being swelled with Pride,with folded hands said “Lord! Please do know the opinion of the King, and analyse the Virtues and Shortcomings then destroy the Enemy.” Kumbhakarna agreed, started for Ravana’s assembly. Then Rakshasaas decorated him with all the jewellery, Garlands, Garments perfumes etc. They went to Ravana and informed him“ Hey Great King! Your younger brother Kumbhakarana has woken up from sleep, with his hunger, thirst quenched , he is coming to have your audience” thus they conveyed. Dasagreeva (10 Headed Neck) hearing that was happy, and said “I am also eager to see him, Very quickly with all honours please bring him here”. They went to Kumbhakarna “Lord! Rakahsa King is keen to meet you. Please go there and make his heart happy” .
Kumbhakaran accepting his elder brothers ordain, he got down from his bed, washed his face, ordered for bringing energy adding best of beverages. They brought the best of beverages which enhance Energy in thousands of vessles. He drank from 2000 of those vessels and was slightly swaying, with Aura and Strength increasing, with happiness filling his heart, He looked like the Yama (God of Death) during the tiem of Deluge when every Living being will be killed. While accompanied by many Rakshasaas was coming towards Ravana’s Palace, the earth shooke unable to bear his weight. Like the Sun with its rays illuminates the Earth, with his Aura he made the Kingly Boulevard to radiate; wearing the folded hands of his Subjects as his Garland, Like Indra enters the Brahma assembly, Kumbhakarana entered Ravana’s Palace.
When he was walking on the boulevard, the Vanara Army were stunned and wondered“ Who is this Ghost who is Like the Huge Mountain touching the sky, and making the Earth tremble when he walks?” Some immediately ran to Rama who is the source of solace for all Living Beings. One not knowing what to do fell. Some ran from corner to corner. Some were too stunned with fear and sat numbed. Like a huge Mountain and with Crown embedded with Gems, with his Aura was touching the Sun’s cosmos, seeing his rare Physical form, all Vanaras ran out of fear and hid themselves. (Slokas 106)
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