Ravana Starts for War
Thus Ravana heard Rakshasis pitiably crying in every house, was breathing heavily for Long time and was immersed in deep worry.Then he thought of the grief and insult to himself with rage engulfing him was horrendous to lookat. With eyes becoming red and sparks flying biting his Lips, Seeing the Rakshasaas angry and simmering with Dissent was scared himself. Those Rakshasaas who were near him looked at them scorchingly with words staggering, stammering, called his Ministers Mahodhara and MahaPaarshva and called Virupaksha and said “Please tell our Army has to start for the battle immediately”. As per his order the Army got ready. The Homa, Shanti religious rituals were carried out all got ready duly armed with weapons. All came and bowed to him and with folded hands blessed him ‘Jai Vijayee Bhava’ and were awaiting his orders. Then Ravana looked at Mahodhara, Mahaa Paarshva and Virupaaksh and with rage laughed like thunder ingoring the Enemies said “ At the end of yuga the Adithyas who decimate the LIiving beings , I have similar Bows with me and I will wipe out Rama Lakshmana and Vanaras with out trace thus appease Rakshassa like Kara, Kumbhakarana, Prahastha, Indrajith and satisfy them. Sky, Earth Directions, Rivers Sea all will be covered with my Arrows and they will not be visible. These Vanaras division by division with their Leaders I will make them prey to my Bhanas.Today the sea of My bow, will emanate waves of Bhanas and with speed of Air in my hood will destroy Vanaras. The complexion of Vanaras are like the elements of Lotus flowers their Faces are like the blossomed Flowers. The Army formations of Vanaras are the Lotus streams; I will churn them like Rogue Elephnats by getting down. Today the Vanaras Leaders faces will be severed and will look like the Stern flowers with stem will adorn the field today. Today I will stop the speed of the Vanaras with each bhana I will, torment & torture min 100 Vanaras. With the Killing of enemies I will wipe out the tears of those who lost their Husbands or lost their brothers or those who lost their Sons. I will avenge their greif in Billion times. To day I will split open the Vanaras with their sharp arrows, will spread it across without any space to lay them. Today Foxes, Eagles and other meat eating animals will eat the Meat of the dead today and will get immensely satisfied. Please get ready my Chariot. Bring my Bow. Balance Rakshasaas can come with me.
Hearing the commands Mahaapaarshva spoke to the Army commander “get the Army ready soon”. They hurriedly brought the Rakshasaas from their houses. Rakhsasaas who had cruel Looks and were ominous Looking Sword, Broad Blade short length sword, Trident, Mace, Long war Hammer, Wheel, Cahtahgni, Sickle etc roaring menacingly were ready for the battle in 1 Muhurtham (1 ½ hours). Then Army commander tied 8 Horses with all weapons stored, driven by an intelligent Charioteer brought a Divine Chariot. Ravana got into that Chariot which dazzled due to his Lusture accompanied by many Rakshasaas started for the war. Due to his strength and Profoundity it appeared the earth will split open. As per order of Mahaa paarsva, Mahodhara, Virupaaksha mounted their respective Chariots with war cry split the sky and with Chariot’s speed splitting the Earth, thinking to be Victorious, followed Dasa Mukha (Ravana). Then seeing his Army is ready with his Army shining holding the Bow in hand, Like the Yama (God of death) comes to usurp the Lives of all, he crossed the Northern gate exit, came to where Rama Lakshmana were there.
Then the Sun’s brightness lightly dimmed. The Directions were darkened. Birds Cooed ominously. Earth tremored. Blood rain drizzled. Horses staggered on their way. In the Tip of the Flag an eagle came and sat. Ravana’s left hand and leftt eye twitched. His facial colour changed. Voice slightly was slippery. Thus the Dasanan who was going to war such bad Omen appeared. Burning embers from the sky fell with Huge thunderous sound. Crows and Eagles cawed in an ill omen way. Ravana did not pay heed to these Bad Omens with his intellect bound by Kala Pash (Lasoie Rope of death which ties it's Noose around Living beings at the time of their Death, when their Life span is over) he went in search of his death to the battle field.
Hearing the war sound of the Chariots of Rakshasaas Vanara Army got ready. Then each one greeting the other with war mongering platitudes and trying to win the battle, Vanaras and Rakshasaas fought a pitched Battle. Dasanan (10 Headed Ravana ) got enraged picked up the Bhanas with golden bandings killed Vanaras mercilessly and cruelly. Some heads were sheared, some hearts were exploded, some Ears were cut off, some Rib cage side was torn, some lost their breath, some heads were broken, some were lying with their eyes had popped out. In that battle field which ever place he went Vanara Warriors unable to bear his tortourous journey ran away in disarray. (Slokas 52)
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