Athikay started for War
Thrichiras hearing Ravan Lamenting thus Said “King! what you say is true only. Is there any one like Your younger brother in Strength and Vigour? Still he died what can we say about it? But elders like you Lamenting like this for Long does not behove well for all of us. When you have the power to Protect and Destroy all the 3 worlds can you simply wail like an ordinary Human being? From Brahma you got Shakthi Ayudha, Vests, Bow and Choicest of Arrows & Weapon systems as Boons. You have the Divine Chariot steered with 1000 Kovayrukazhudai (Mule born to Father Donkey and Mother Horse) resonating like a Large cloud while moving. When you battle with all your weapons is there any doubt that you will kill Rama? You be worry less.I will go the Battle and come. Like Garuda picks up Serpents from the sea, I will decimate the enemies. Like indra killed sambhasura , Vishnu killed Narakasura, I will Kill Rama with my weapons into pieces.” Said he.
Hearing those words Ravana got swayed by Fate was happy as though he has retracted his lost Life.Teeling this Devanthaka, Naranthaka, Athikay were eager to do battle, starts each one saying I will go 1st. They also started for the war,they were equal to Indra in Valor, They can travel in the sky path. They were exponets in knowledge of Mayaa (Mystic / Sorceer and Magician / Hypnotic / exponent in deception with ability to vanish into thin air and appear in sky far away or nearby) they have made Devas Kadhara (Pleading, Yelling, Bellowing, screaming loudly, Exasperation) in wars. They are extremely Strong Youtths, have attained undefinable fame. They have so far always returned Vcitorious in the war. Devas (Celestials), Dhanav (Demon), Gandharva (Musicians), Pisacha (Ghosts), Uraga (Fortune telling angels) and their entourages on hearing their names tremble. They were Top class in their war fare, Warriors, they were adept in any form of war fare. Best of Exponents, have obtained rare boons, they have Aura like the Sun having these Sons who could stir the Enemy Army. Ravana shone like Indra surrounded by Devas. Ravana happily hugged them, blessed them with popular Blessings (Ashirwadams), and sent them to Battle field. His brothers Yuthonmadha, and Matha were appointed to he appointed to guard his children. Like the planets revolve around the Sun, they did Pradhakshinam (Going around in clockwise direction) of Ravana did Namaskar and started for the war. Having all the medicnal herbs , perfumes applied on them, those 6 Rakshasaa warriors eager to have Battle came out of the Lanka City.
Ayravatha Lineage Elephant duly caparisoned Mahodhara mounted on the same was looking like the mid day Sun came to war. In his Quiver all types of weapons were tied up. Thrichiras (3 Headed) came on a Chariot with Pure bred Horses duly saddled with all the Weaponry in full came to the battle front. In all his 3 heads 3 Crowns were adorning them, he was looking like the 3 Golden peaks in the Himalayan mountain range, and the bows were like the Lightning streaks with Arrows like burining Embers, was like the Rainbow across the sky, as though residing in the Moutain peak was seen, The matchless Archer Athikaya was having the weapons which have been beautifully crafted and cleverly, made and had all the weaponry needed, was mounted on a Chairiot like the Sun cosmos, with Crown 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) and was shining like the Sun who had reached the Meru Mountain. Surrounded by Rakshsaa warriors that Prince looked like Indra surrounded by Deva entrourages. Attired with Golden ornaments riding on a Horse which travels at the speed of thought Naranthaka started for the war. That Horse was huge, was born in Lineage of uchaisravas, Like the God Skanda comes with Shakthi Ayudhacomes atop Peacock, was holding a Spear with a Flaming burning ember in its Tip in his Hand, During Churning of Oceans Maha Vishnu playfully lifted the Manthra Moutain with 2 of his hands, Devanathaka attired with indestructible Armoury as though teasing Maha Vishnu Huge bodied Mahapaarsvaa was having Mace and looke like Kubhera taking one Mace (Gadhai) in his hand,The Caprisoned Elephants Drawing Chariots, Horses saddled well were streading the Chariotswith tremendous enthusiasm and courage the Army followed them all. Wearing the best of Crowns the Princes were radiating Dazzling Brilliance matching the Sun in it’silluminence, were like the Plantes in the Sky Lane. The weapons they were wearing were like the Swans in Summer time clouds. Pledging we will return with Goddess of Victory or attain Warrior’s heaven they showed their excitement by throwing their weapons high and catching them.The Rakshasaa warriors War cry, Lion’s roar and Attakasam (Loud Laughter unaware of bad time nearing, overjoyed, ruckus behaviour) this made the Earth tremble; sky exploded; thus the rakshasaa Army came out of the city; they saw the Varana Army awaiting them with Mountains, Mountain peaks, Trees, Boulders. Vanara warriors seeing those Rakshasaas were happy and also surprised. Countless Caprisoned Elephants and Horses with saddles with Golden vest were revereberating beautifully with music, were like the Lightning streaks in the midst of clouds.Their Dark complexion bodies were illuminated with Golden ornaments which were like smokless Fire and Brilliance of Sun in illuminence seeing them coming towards them shouted ‘Good Today there will be Good Battle’ thus they were eagerly waiting and roared. Rakshasaas too responded more voiciferously.
Like the Mountians glowing with their peaks, taking small hillocks, Mountains in their hands Vanaras Army entered into the dangerous Rakshasaa Army went on battling deep inside. Some stood in Sky and some on the ground and hit the Rakshsaaas. In turn they stopped it with showering of Arrows. Often both sides roared. Vanaras killed some of the Rakshsaas with boulders; some got angry caught hold of the Rakshasaas decorated with Vest And Golden ornaments, some the warriors in Chariots, some caught the warriors riding Elephants and Horses, leaped and jumped and hit them and pushed them down. With their bodies torn and squeezed by Mountain peaks, Punched with clenched Fists, their eyes popping out Rakshasaa warriors were in deep anguish unable to move. Rakhsasaas too pierced with sharpest of Arrows the Vanaras. With Trident, Swords, Fire tipped Spears they hit Vanaras. Some in order to win over the other bleeding profusely pounced on each other and fell on the ground rolling over. The Moutain peaks thrown by Vanaras and the swords used by Rakshasaas the battle ground was covered in a short span of 1 Muhurtham ( 1 ½ hours) blood flowed. There were heaps of Rakshasaas lying there who had come to battle it out. Those who were thrown by Vanaras, and with broken Tridents came again to have a hand to hand combat. Some Rakshsaas used Vanaras to kill other Vanaras. Like wise Vanaras used Rkshasaas to kill other Rakshasaas too. After breaking the weapons of Rakshsaas they beat them up and killed them. Each one attacked the other with Mountains, Tridents, weapons, both sides warriors roared like Lions. With Vests broken Rakshasaas were beaten by Vanaras they blurted out Blood like the trees ooze out Liquids. Some hugely built Vanras hit Chariots with Chariots, Elephants with Elephants, Horses with Horses.Vanaras were happy with Large Moutain peaks, Trees, Boulders hit the Rakhsasaas. In that gory battle the Rakshasaas destroyed those mountain peaks ad Trees. With split trees and broken Boulders the Vanrasan Rakshsaas were strewn all over the battle field and there was no place to walk. Vanaras were in the up with swelling pride, casing aside the fear, with enormous courage, with very many weapons challenged the Rakshasaas While bothwere doing hand to ahnd combat, with Victory in sight Vanras were yelling and the Rakshasaas were wailing in pain. Deva and their entourages were praising Good Good from the sky.
Naranthaka got on top of a Horse which could travel at the speed of Wind, with Chakra Ayudha (constantly revolving Wheel weapon with sharp tooth on it’s rim) in his hand, like the Whale moves forward in the sea, entered the Vanara Army.With Fiery Burning spear in one attempt killed piercing 700 Vanaras and scattered them, isn’t he the person even Indra trembled? With a huge Body riding on a Horse, he made the path he rode with flesh and blood marshy land, he attacked hordes of Vanaras on both sides of the Vidhyadahras and Sages were pained by it. Before the Vanaras challenged him, he pounced on them and split them tore them into pieces, Like the Mountain hit by Vajhra, the Vanaras who were hit by the Fire spewing Spear like The forest fire in the forest, Naranthaka was turning Vanaras into ashes. Like the wind which scatters the clouds this Rakhsasaa warrior was chasing Vanaras all over and hitting them. He didn’t give them chance to run or stand or move, he as so venomous.He chased all those Vanaras who were trying to jump, leap, run, hide by spotting them, hit them and kill them mercilessly. Like the Fire at the time of deluge Narantha with his Fire spewing Spear cahsed Vanaras away without any trace of them. Unable to bear the scorching EyeriEEti (Fire Spewing Spear) the Vanaras were shouting in agony. Like Indra’s Vajhrayudha when the spear fell on them it sheared their Limbs. Earlier when they were attacked by Kumbhakarana they went to Sugreeva and took rest.
Thus Sugreeva saw his Vanara Army being devastated by Naranthanka and scattering in all directions, then he saw the Rakshasaa strident on a Horse was coming towards him, seeing this he called Angadha near by saying “Child! In Vaour you are like Indra.This Rakhsasaa Warrior coming on the Horse is causing Havoc to our Army, You block him, Fight him and kill him”. Hearing that the Vali’s Son was like the Sun coming out of the Clouds, he started from the black Vanara Army, with his body sturdy as Mountain duly decorated with shoulder bands, was shining like Mountain which was having mieral deposits. With Nails and Teeth as Weapon and nothing else he stopped Naranthaka said “Aday! Rakhsaasaa! What are you doing? What fame do you get in killing ordinary Vanaras? Stop Please send the Fire tipped Spear in your hand on my Chest, let us see”. Then Naranthaka having been insulted like this bit his Lips. He threw the Fire spewing Spear. Naranthaka swirled it and Like a Hissing Serpent he threw it on Vali’s son’s Chest. The Vali son’s Chest was indestructible like Vajhra, so the spear hit and broke and fell. Like the Serpent torn apart by Garuda, saw the broken Spear with Pride laughed like Thunder, he pounced on Naranthaka’s Horse and slapped it hard. Its head broke into two and eyes popping out tongue hanging, that pure breed horse fell to the ground. Seeing that Naranthaka was furious clenching his fist hit Angadha on his head. Due to that there was a slit on his head and lost his senses for a short while and regained composure, was surprised and Vali’s son was dazzling with Anger. With his Cleched Fist like the Montain Peak, Like the Indestructible Vajhrayudha falls, Angadha with his full force punched Naranthaka on his Chest. That made the Rakshasaas heart open up, was spewing out Blood like the flames with Blood oozing all over the Body.fell on the ground. Seeing that the Vanara Army and the Deva entourages on the sky lane were happy and celebrated in Aravaaram ( Ostentation, Pompous, ruckus ovation credulous of their Victory) .
Thus Angadha did the impossible achievement in War , pleased Rama’s Heart. Rama who is matchless in Valor also appreciated Angadha for his rare achievement . This made Angadah get over all the tiredness with Strength, Courage, Motivation on the increase was ready to battle it out again.(Slokas 104)
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