Rama Lakshmana tied by Brahmasthra
Then the Rakshasaa entourages came from battle field, announced the decimation of Devantha, Thrichiras, Athikaya. Hearing that Ravana’s Eyes swelled, unable to think with confused Mind, sad like a Possesed person. Having heard of his Children demise and the gory death of his brothers, with no thinking faculty was immersed in the sea of sorrow. Seeing this Indrajith the Jewel of Rakshasaa warriors said “Hey Lord of Rakshasaas! Then Your Son Indrajith is still alive why should you worry? Has any one seen an Enemy in the battle field return alive after being hit by Indrajith? Today Rama Lakshmana’s Bodies will be cut open their faculty being scattered will Lose their Life with my sharp Bhanas (Arrows with Feathers) Piercing their entire Bodies. You can see them Lying on the Floor. I have made Indra scramble, with my natural Strength, Divine Strength, iam not penetrable by Enemies.Please inform her my Gory solemn Pledge “Today I will shower on Rama Lakshmana’s bodies Arrows where there will no space for even a Pin to be planted. Today Indra, Yama, Vishnu, Sun, Sadhyas, Ashwinis, Agni, Moon all those who at earlier times saw in the Yaaga Shalaa of Emperor Mahabali How Maha Vishnu dazzled, like wise I am going to demonstrate my Manliness and they will witness it”thus he gave a war cry.
Then with immeasurable enthusiasm took permission from his Father, with many Mules tied Chariot he mounted and left for the Battle field. It shone like the Sun’s chariot. In speed it was an insult to wind. Many Rakshasaa warriors followed the Ravana’s son who was dazzling like Sun.They were all famous Archers, Some were atop of Elephants and some on top of Horses with Sword, Tridents, Spear, Sickle, weapons.Accompanied by War marching abnds such as Conch sheel Blowing, War drums such as Beri Dhundhbi etc with all Rakshasaas Blessing him with hopes against Hopes they followed Indrajith. Thus Ravana’s son was under an Umbrella whose whiteness put to shame the Full Moon and Conch for its sheer brilliance in White colour. On both sides of that Rakshasaa there was the golden banded Chaamaram (Hand fans made of Quills symbolising Royal insignia) studded with 9 types of gems was being fanned. Like the sky is illuminated by Sun, the entire Lanka dazzled with his Illuminence. He came to the Battle field, kept guard of his chariot with the help of Army encircling it. Started Angi (Fire) and chanted the popular Manthras (Verses), as per procedure offered baked Rice as Ahuthi (sacrificial offerings During Homa in Agni kund ie Fire Pit), battered Rice, Garlands, Perfumes and did Homa (sacrificial offering in Fire pits to Gods, Celestials by invoking prayers / Vedas). Normally around Agni Kushal Grass (Dharbai) are spread, in lieu of same he had kept war weapons such as Thomar (Conceptual weapons used are soul smashers beat opponent not Physically but with the weigth of soul ) and other weapons. The tree Vipareethaha was used as Samith or peices of wood for the Homa. The Garment he wore was Red in colour, and the Utensiles and the spoons were made of Balck Iron. Thus in the Battle field he had ignited Agni, offered as a sacrifice beheading the neck of a Black Goat. Due to the special Samith (pieces of wood) the Agni (Fire) was dazzling without Smoke. With the Flames going around in circles in Clockwise Direction Agni (God of Fire) took the Human Form with all oranaments of Keyur, Garlands Kundalas accepted the offering of Havis (Cooked Rice) . Then in that Agni he offered Brahmasthra, Chariot, Bow and others did Homa. Then the Planets, Sun and Moon in space were shaking. Indrajith whose Aura was like Sun and In Valour like Indra, with Bow, Bhanas, Sword, Horses & Chariots vanished into the Sky.Then Rakshasaa warriors mounted atop Elephants, Chariots etc,came out of Lanka with sharp weapons attacked Vanaras with Bhanas such as Thomar (Conceptual weapons used are soul smashers beat opponent not Physically but with the weight of soul ), Sword, Trident. Then with Fiery Eyes Ravana’s son told the Rakshasaa warriors “You with great enthusiasm with out hesitation attack the Vanaras”. Then all the Rakhshassas wanting to win over the Vanaaras were roaring gorilly were showering Bhanas and other weapons on them. Indrajith also surrounded by Rakshasaas Warriors Hit them with Nallikam and Narasa is an arrow which has the tip which is either full round or ½ round like a crecent moonlike tip. He with Mace, Trident, Ulakai (War Hammer made of Melted Iron) killed scores of Vanaras. Seeing that other Vanaras plucked trees, Mountian Peaks, Mountains, Boulders surrounded him. Indrajith who never retracts in Battle field ever daring, his strength and Aura growing in logarithmic spiral 5/10/50 thus he killed Vanaras in batches; seeing this Rakhsasaas were happy. With Bhanas (Arrows with Feathers) like the Sun which is decorated by Golden bandings on them, sliced the Vanaras Limbs like stilletto, Vanaras being unable to bear the torture, subdued of their confidence, losing their interest In war, like Asuras in ealiertiems were defeated by Devas ran.Some Vanaras decided to destroy the Sun Indrajith who was dazzling due to the radiance of his Bhanas they surrounded him on all 4 sides fought a piteched battle with him. But they wee unable to stand before him, with their limbs mutilated, and crushed with blood flowing profusely losing their senses had to run away** (probabaly effect of Thomar (Conceptual weapons used are soul smashers beat opponent not Physically but with the weight of soul). Then with the soul intention of Rama Karyam (Divine Task of Helping Rama as he is none other than Maha Vishnu ultimately to decimate Ravana& the Rakshsaas) they recollected their strength and Vigour with dexterity to sacrifice their Life if required, came back and surrounded Indrajith, and showered stomes incessantly. Those were scatterd in few seconds by him, pierced them with sharp Arrows. He hit Gnadhamadha with 18 Bhanas, Far away Nala hit with 9 Bhanas, Maindha’s Nodal points of Life with 7 Bhanas, Gaja with 5 he pierced them all. Like the Kala Agni (Fire at the time of Deluge, Pralaya or Khayamath aka din) he hit Jhambhavaan with 10 Arrows, Neel with 30 Bhanas and made all of Sugreeva, Rishaba, Angadha, Dwividha, Great Vanras unconscious with the choicest of Bhanaas obtained through Boons. Sagaciously utilizing the Bhanas dazzling like Sun, they came with the speed of thought and perturbed the Vanaras Army. With the rain of Arrows and unable to think of anything, seeing the blood soaked Vanara Army gave him immense Happiness. Again he used on Vanaras Gory weapons and showered them with Bhanas created unmentionable torture to them. He left his Army got into the Vanara Army he showered so much Bhanas that it was like a rain bearing cloud and nothing was visible. Due to the speed of his Bhanas Vanaras bodies got slit and split open, due to his War Magic they were hysterically shrieking in a Vikara ( ugly, revolting body shapes, scary, threatening, uncouth, cruel disgusting) manner unable to react. Like the Mountains which were hit by Indra they fell on the ground. **(earlier Mountains were having wings and were causing Havoc, indra hit them cut of their wings and they fell on the ground/ sea. This comes to light in Sundarakandham Mynaka Mountain incident).They could only feel that sharp Bhanaas were coming and falling on them. They were unable to see the Rakhsasaa Warrior who was hiding due to his Maya (Magical power) . The Bhanas Dazzling like the Sun Rays had filled all Directions without gap thus he covered Space and Earth. He made the great Vanara Leaders Kadhara (Pleading, Yelling, Bellowing, screaming loudly, Exasperation)Trident with Flames and Burning inferno, Swor, Sickle, swirled them and hit not allowing them to even move.The Bhanas which were like Flames of Fire pierced and the Blood spurting out Large sized Vanaras looked like the Phalas Trees full of Flowers (Red in colour). Each one huddling with other and in a Vikara (ugly, revolting body shapes, scary, threatening,uncouth, cruel, disgusting) manner unable to react fell in the gound Dead. Those who dare to look upto the sky were hit aswell. To avert attack they fell over each other, Hanuman Sugreeva, Angadha, Neel, Dwividha, Maindha, Sushena, Kumudah, Rishaba, Sarabha, Neel, Kavasha, Rambha,Tara, Bhanasa, Gandhamadhava, Jhambahva, Vegadarshi, Gaja, Gomukha, Kesari, Hariloma, Vidhyuthdhamshtra,Suryamukha, Jyothirmukha, Dadhimukha, Bhavaksha, Nala were tied with Spear duly invoking Manthra(Verses) and were hit by Vallyam,Trident and other weapons as well and hid Rama Lakshmana with a Bhanas which made the Eyes quirm due to Sun rays Brilliance.
Of Limiltless Valour Raghu Warrior (Rama) like the rain drops falling on a hillock, did not get perturbed by this constant shower of Arrows of Indrajith said “ Lakshmana ! This Rakshasaa Prince with the Boon of Brahmasthra as his foundation, has thwarted the Vanara Army stirring them beyond comprehension, he is also torturing us with cruel Bhanas. Due to the Glory of Boons given by Brahma (God of creations in Universe) is hiding in Sky and is destroying our Army. How can our Army battle with him when his whereabouts are not known? How can they win? By your nature you are thinking of how to contain this Brahmasthra. That is not right. Brahma felt the need for it and gave all the enormous Powers to it. (Brahmastra: Embedded with the mystical force of Brahma, this weapon releases millions of missiles, great fires and a destructive potential capable of extinguishing all creation, if not used by and aimed only at a celestial fighter. Modern speculation has equated its destructive nature to be similar to that of a nuclear weapon,it has been used multiple times in Ramayana, Indrajit used it against hanuman, Lakshmana asked permission to use it against Indrajit, which lord Rama declined, lakshmana used it to kill atikaya ) God Brahma is of great Prabhavam (Greatness, Aura, Blessings, Grace) which is beyond comprehension of Conscience, Memory, Intellect, Ego &Thought. So please bear with patience the Bhanas now being launched by him .This Rakhsahsaa warrior with countelss Arrows is covering all the directions. The Vanara Leaders have been slained and are running to corners and have lost their Lusture. So let us lay down as though we are unconscious without battling him, seeing that this warrior will return to Lanka very soon as though he is Victorious” - thus cautioned Rama. Then by Indrajith’s Shower of Arrows were tormented and fell on the ground. Seeing that the Indra’s Enemy was ecstatic and did Aravaaram (Ostentation, Pompous, ruckus ovation credulous of their Victory) Thus having tormented the Vanara Army and RAMA Lakshmana he entered Lanka went hurriedly to inform Ravana about the same. (Slokas 73)
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