Ravana pacifies Kumbhakarna
The Best Rakshasaa being woken up untimely was a bit drowsy and due to unlimited Drinking was haughty, walked along the King Boulevard which represented the entire opulence of Lankan wealth. Surrounded by many thousands of Rakshasaas, undefeatable by enemies, was covered by Flowers from the Subjects on the way, saw the Lord of Rakshasaa’s multi storeyed Palace with Golden Garlands and Golden Windows shining like Sun in sky Like Sun enters in cluster of Clouds, Kumbhakarana entered it. Went to Assembly hall, like Indra goes and prays to Brahma (God of Creations in Universe), Saw Ravana seated in a Throne embedded with Navarathnas (1.Kembu- Ruby 2. Komedhaga – Sardonyx 3. Neela -Saphire 4. Maragadaha-Emerald 5.Pavazham –Coral 6.Pushparagam –Topaz 7.Manickam –Carbucle 8. Muthu –Pearl 9. VAIRAM / Vaidooriyam- Diamond / Lapis Lazuli). When Kumbhakarana walked surrounded by Rakshasaa Warriors the Earth had tremors.Crossing many security barriers, went insde, saw his Elder brother Ravana’s face Pale and Desolate seated in Pushpaka Vimana (Flower Hover Air craft). Seeing him coming Ravana got up and was happy internally and expressed it so. Kumbhakarana touched his feet, bowed and said ‘What is the order?’ Lord of Lanka lifted him, affectionately hugged him, enquired his well being, kissed his forehead, asked him to be seated in the best sofa. Great Strong Kumbhakarana was not pleased with those formalities and was angry “Hey King! What is the matter that You too considered me as some thing and woke me up? Who is creating Fear in you? Who is going to become corpse today?” thus he asked. Understanding his brother’s angry thought ‘This chap should be part of my Joy and Sorrow is now angry as he was woken up untimely. More than my welfare his sleep is it more important?” thus he too got slightly upset”. It is 9 days since you started sleeping. Due to the comfort of Sleep you are unaware of the worldly matters. You are unware of the fear caused unto me by Rama. This Dasaratah’s son Rama who is scared and trembles of seeing us, today with the support of those who jump from tree to tree eating Fruits, Roots and Living in forest those Monkey’s Leader Sugreeva’s help has constructed a Bridge on the Sea, through that he has come into Lanka, he is trying to uproot us all. Look at the Ocean like Vanaras surging are camping in the in Groves, Gardens, Forests, Hills which surround our Lanka City. Our famed Warriors have died at the hands of Vanaras. But I am not able to find a solution to defeat them in Battle. I haven’t heard them of winning any war so far. My fear now is only that. With your Aura destroy this Vanara Army, save this Lanka. For that only I woke you up. In our city except small children and old people the rest have died. All our wealth have been destroyed. I am solely depending on you to save these at least. Since I am born with you, you should do this for My sake dear younger brother! Scourge of Enemies! So far have I ever requested you like this? Is there a Limit to my affection and honour I have for you? Am I not aware that many times you have made Devas and Asuras get defeated in your hands and made them run pell- mell with their hairs dishevelled and dresses torn apart? Is there any Creature which can match you in Strength, PARAKRAM (Achievement, Might, Puissance, Exploits , Valor, Heroism, Gallantry, Prowess, Ability, Valour), Or Courage? Take hold of Your immense Vitality and Vigour Like the gutsy wind scatters the summer’s Large cluster of Clouds, decimate this Vanara Army without even a semblance of their existence. Make my Heart cool. I know the Love you have for me. I am also aware of the affinity you have for Batttle. Do as is appropriate” said Ravana to Kumbhakarana. (Slokas28)
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