Makaraksh starts for War
The death of Kumbha & Nikumbha enraged Ravana like a ball of fire Having lost his senses due to Anguish and Anger he called Kara’s son Makraksh and said “You with Rakshasaa Army go and win over the Nomads Living in Forest and return”. Hearing that Makaraskh was Happy believing in his Strength and Vigour said “ I will do so “ did Pradhakshinam(Going around in clockwise direction)of Ravana Namaskar and asked His Army Chief nearby “ Quickly bring my Chariot; get the Army ready”. He also did same. Mkaraksh did Pradhakshinam (Going around in clockwise direction) to his Chariot, mounted it and said “ Charioteer! Quickly take me to the Enemy’s camp” thus he ordered. Then he asked Rakshasaas ‘You all proceed ahead of me and go and Battle before me. King has ordered me to kill Rama Lakshmana. I will with my Bhanas and Trident will kill them both and Sugreeva like the Dry wood will be torched in the Forest Fire and turn them into Ashes” said Makaraksh. Motivated and Morale boosted by his words Rakshasaas with all weaponry started for the war.
Kamroopis: Long Sabre curved Tooth, with yellow Eyes ; havng body like mountains; they let lose their hair and trumphete like the rogue elephants making the Earth have tremors came to the battle.with conch blowing and war drums beating and with vociferous war cries all joining together was a crescendo. Then from the Charioteers’ hand the steed fell through, the Mast on the Chariot broke and fell. The Horses which were tied instead of majestically walking with gait were struggling to take forward steps; with their Faces going pale, water was pouring from their Eyes. While that Gory Cruel Rakshasaa was going to the Battle the sand storm took place these Bad Omens Rakshsasaas owing to their physical arrogance did not realize it’s importance who were in complexion like the Elephants, Buffalows, Clouds; had expereice of many a battle; with eagerness to involve in the battle were surging themselves were shouting and proceeded and moved forward. (Slokas 21)
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