Kumbha Killed
Thus a fierce battle ensured between the 2 sides Angadha particularly started battle with Kumbha. That Rakshasaa specifically invited him and hit Angadha on his head with that Mace. Vali’s son was stung and was shaken and lost his balance momentarily then he Plucked a Mountian peak, threw on Kambha’s Chest. Due to that his heart split open and Kambha Lost his Life and fell down.
Seeing that Shonidhaksh not least bit afraid, he ran his Chariot to Angadha with sharp Bhanas with Kshoora, Crecent Moon shaped tipped Arrows, Narasa is an arrow which has the tip which is either full round or ½ round like a crecent moon. Vasthadhantham Cow calf’s teeth, Vipatam, Karni- Arrow with it's Tip like Elephant mahuts' goad with end in it's edge, Muthkara like Mace with this he pierced Angahda’s body parts. Due to that Angadha was furious and broke the Bow, Chariot, Bhanas into smithereens. Immediately the Rakhsasaa took his Sword and Shield and jumped into the sky came menacingly down towards Angahda, Seeing that Angadha quickly grappled the Sword from him in flash of a moment he sliced the shield, Shonidhaksha’s body in a Single Blow. Then with the same Sword he challenged all other Rakshasaasand created fear in their Hearts with his Lion like roar. Then Shonidkashan came running to hit Angahda swirling his Ulakai ( War Hammer made of Melted Iron ). At the same time both Yupaaksh, Prajhanga also encircled Angadha. Like the Moon standing in between Stars, Angadha stood between Prajhanga and Shonidhaksh to his Aid came his Uncles Dwividha and Maindhaand were searching for a suitable warriorr. Seeing the Huge bodies Rakshasaas with Sword and Shield came with enthusiasm and challenged them.Then the 3 some of Rakshasaas Shonidhran, Yupaaksh, Prajhanga fought with 3 some of Vanaras Angadha, Maindha, Dwividhain a pitched Battle The Trees thrown by Vanaras were sliced by Prajahanga with Sword. With Trees, Mountains Vanaras tried to hit the Chariots, Mountains but they were thwarted by Bhanas Yupaksh and similarly Maindha, Dwividha big trees thrown were smashed by the Mace of Shonidhaksh. Then Prajhanga unsheathed a Huge Sword came running to kill Vali’s Son. Angdah waited till he came near him, he plucked Ashwakarna tree with his full force simultaneously clenching his Fist he punched the Hand holding the sword. Immediately the Sword slipped and fell. Seeing that Prajhanaga with his Vajhra like Fist hit Angadha on his Forehead. Due to it’s ferocity Angadha staggered a bit, then increasing his strength and Velocity severed Prajahnga’s head with his Sword itself.
Seeing Prajhanga dead, who was born with his Father Yupaksh shed Tears, alighted from the Chariot, bereft of Arrows in his Quiver, swirling his Sword, pounced on Angahda. Seeing that Dwividha hit him on his Chest and pushed him down. Seeing his brother being caught Shonidhaksha hit Dwividha with full force hit him on his Chest with his Mace. Dwividha being very strong though perturbed a bit recollected himself seeing him again lifting the Mace deftly plucked it from his hand. Meanwhile Yupaksh was hit on the Chest by Maindha. Shonidhaksh, Yupaksh both fought with Maindah Dwividha pushing each other throwing each other fought a Combat duel. Dwividah hit Shonidhara scratched him goily with his nails pushed him in the grinded, rubbed him on the ground meancingly, Maindah caught Yupakshina tight embrace and pushed him into the ground. Seeing this the Rakshsaas Army was frightened. Discouraged they went to Kumbhakarana’s son’s place.
Kumbha pacified them, seeing Rakshsaa warriors being killed and the Vanra warriors chasing Rakshasaas and killing them, entered the Battle field and did unimaginable Valorous deeds. Bending the Bowstringing the Bow and showered Bhanas and scattered the Vanara Army. The bow of Kumbha shone like a Rainbow. Thus he bent his Bow and strung his bow till his Ears with Arrows having Golden Bandings and Eagle Feathers shot a Bhana on Dwividha. That Vanara warrior was shaken thoroughly and fell on the ground. Seeing that Maindha took a huge boulder came running and threw it on Kumbha. He powdered it with 5 Bhanas. With another special Bhana he hit Maindha on his Chest. HE lost consciousness and fell on the Earth.
Seeing his Uncles hit by Kumbha, Angadha pounced on Kumbha, he ws stopped by 5 Bhanas made of iron, Like the Rogue Elephant is stopped by Mahut with his Ankush (Goad) he stopped Angadha on his Tracks. Then he pierced his body with 3 more Arrows. That Valli’s son did not bother for the same, incessantly threw Boulders, Mountains, Trees, on Kumbha’s head. Kumbha with his Bhanas sent them into smithereens. Seeing Angadha pounced on him, like you chase away the Elephant in the night with a burning embers, with 2 Bhanas hit between his Eye brows. The Blood was fowing profusely and was covering his eye sight, Angadha covering his eye with one hand, plucked an Aacha Tree nearby, holding it with his chest and shoulder ducking a bit with ferocity threw it on Kumbha. Like the Mast of Indra Kumbha saw the Tree coming towards him with 7 Bhanas cut it off and then he slit Angadha as well.
Angadha was anguished and fell unconcious. Seeing the Ship sinking in a Storm, when Angadha fell some ran to Rama “Lord! the impenetrable Angadha has been hit and had fallen down”. Rama commanded ‘You go and help him’ they rushed back and surrounded Kumbha with rage. Jhambhavan, Sushena, Vegadarsi with fiery eyes seeing them pouncing with Trees, Mountains like the Wild River being stopped by a Huge Mountain with his showering of Mountains stopped them. Like the Sea can’t cross the Shores so were these Vanaras were unable to cross the barrier of Bhanas set by Kumbha.
Seeing that Sugreeva pushed Angadha behind, pounced on Kumbha Like the Lion roars seeing the Elephant Sugreeva Roared. Then he picked up a mountain with number of trees and threw it on Kumbha, They were covering the sky and kumbha with Arrows deftly cut them into pieces. That piece had 15 Arrows and fell in the ground in 4 places. Seeing it withstanding the Bhana Shower Sugreeva jumped caught hold of his Bow and broke it. Like the Elephant with broken Tusk, Kumbha stood. Sugreeva told him “You are the elder brother of Nikhumbha Rakshasaa Warrior! Your Valour Prowess, Speed of Bhana, Manliness, Practice of Battle, Humility, are surprising. In all respects you are equal to Ravana. Prahlada, Bhali, Vridha who were won over by Indra, Kubhera and Varuna all are equal to You. You alone are equal to Your Father. Your great Valorous when you take the Bow, string it and pull the strings and make the Sound and stand in Battle field, Like the person who has control over his senses does not have any worries, Even Dites can reach you. Hey great Intelligent. Show me your battle prowess. Let me also enjoy it. Your father with his inborn Strength and Your father’s elder brother with his Boons won over Devas & Asuras. Amongst Archers you are like I ndrajith; in Eloquence and fame you match Ravana. Due to Strength and Vigour you are the crowning jewel of Rakshasaas. Like in the earlier times Battle between Indra and Sambhasura all the creatures are going to witness the gory battle between you and me. You had shown your prowess in Ashtra&Sashthra (Weapons Systems, Missiles, including conventional weapons). You had it the powerful Vanaras. I did not want to earn the infamy of having beaten a warrior who fought with many. So I did not kill you. So you take some rest. I will also relax and then you can see my strength” said Sugreeva
Tactfully he was making fun of Kumbha in the garb of praising him, Angered by this like pouring oil into the fire his Aura and Strength grew. Then Kumbha caught hold of Sugreeva and held him tight. Like 2 Rogue elephants challenge each other both sighing heavily often, holding the limbs were pushing each other like regular wrestling putting no of Locks. Due to tiredness from both warrior’s face sweat and sparks emanated. The earth sunk being knuckled down by their legs / knees.The sea was swelling with waves. Sugreeva lifted Kumbha and threw him into Indian Ocean saying “Go and Look at the Bottom of the Ocean” meanwhile crossing the mountain range in between.This reaffirmed Sugreeva Limitless power. The impact of Kumbha’s fall into the sea made the Ocean rise in water level and the sea crossed the shores in all 4 sides. Then Kumbha came back and hit on Sugreeva’s chest with his fist which was like Vajhra. His skin got slit and blood flowed. Kumbha’s fist was stopped by the rib cage of Sugreeva emanating sparks. Sugreeva not bothered as he was strong clenching his Fist hit Kumbha on his Chest with full vigour.That pained Kumbha, senses lost and like the quenched Fire fell on the ground. Due to Power of Sugreeva, Kumbha’s rib cage broke and Sugreeva looked like Sun occupied by Lord Rudra. When the great Kumbha was killed by the King of Vanaras the Earth and it’s Mountains, Forests staggered .This created Limiltless Fear in the Rakshasaas. (Slokas 94)
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