Akampana’s Battle
Angadah killed Vajhradhmstra - this message reached Ravana saw Prahstha who was standing near him with fodledahnds, “Akampana who is well versed in many types of warfare let him go with warriors who have great Prowess to the Battle. Let him make the Enemy yell, bellow, plead he will save our Army without endangering them. He is Commader par excellence; one who thinks of my well being only. He will win over Rama Lakshmana, Sugreeva and other gory Vanaras. ”Thus ordered Ravana. Prahastha too quickly organised his Army with ominous Looking faces and Eyes, the best of Rakshasaas who had all the weapons started for the war. He was Dark cloud complexion with thundering voice, encompassed by Dangerous Rakshasaas adorned by the most expesive ornaments, got on to a Huge Chariot and left for the war.In large battles since he eas unshakeable(Akamapa) he got this name. Like Sun is amongst the Palnets he was the shining star of Rakshasaas. When he was hurrying for the War front, in his Chariot which were tied up with Pure Breed Horses, suddenly they became sullen pale faced. Akampan’s Left Eye twitched; his facial complexion changed. Voice Thazhuthazhu (Quivered, Tremble, Shooke with fear, stuttered with sulleness) Though the sky was clear in the beginning, suddenly became cloudy, Rain, Lightning streaks, Cyclone were all generated. Birds and Animals made horrendous sounds. Akamapa who had the Broad Shoulders that of a Lion and walking gait of Tiger unmindful of these ill Omens came to the Battle field.
Then Rakshasaas with happiness roared like Lion, Ocean churned. Hearing the Vanara Army got frightened & petrified accumulated Trees, Mountains, boulders and were awaiting their Enemy. For the sake of Rama and Ravana both Vanaras and Rakshasaas unmindful of the consequences started fighting a pitched battle. Both sides were strong; Valorous; were gaint in size like mountains; each one wanted to win over the other. Due to Anger each one Growling and Roaring like Lion, these sound were heard for Long distances. Huge sand storm started and covered both Vanaras, Rakshasaas alike. The Visibility was so poor Masts, Flag, Vests, Horses, Weapons, Chariots, that none of these were seen. Only the sound of one pouncing on the other and growling was only heard but nothing else could be seen. In that utter confusion each side in rage beat their own compatriots.There was no differentiation of Enemy or Friend and fued was on and the blood was flowing and the earth became Marshy. Due to this the dust settled slowly, the entire battle field was seen as Cemetry full of corpses. With Trees, Shakthi (Lancer with pointed spear or Multi pointed Spear from Spherical ball with many sharp spear extentions), Boulders, Spears weapons , with Fists and Hands corposes were seen hence is apparent they had waged a war against each other not knowing who was the enemy to their wont. Vanaras beat Rakshasaas with trees, Boulders. They with Trident, Sword, Spear and other weapons hit Vanaras. Akampana enthused Rakshasaas to wage war on Vanaras. Then Kumudha, Maindha, Nala, Dwividha came very fast with huge trees playfully killed Rakshasaas killing them in hordes. (Slokas33)