Battle Royal between Indrajith & Lakshmana
Then Lakshamana like Huge Serpent Hissing with rage strung a Chosen Bhana and shot it on Indrajith. Hearing the reverberations of his string Indrajith face went pale with Whiteness and saw Lakshmana. Seeing Indrajith pale and Laskhmana swelling with War frenzy Vibheeshana said “He is tired and his Vigour is low I am able to see it. So quickly do the Battle and Kill him”.
Immediately Lakshmana took Bhanas which was like a Fire Flame strung it on his Bow and shot at Indrajith. He lost control of his senses and was too numbed as though hit by Thunder clap and stood still for 1 Muhurtham (1½ hours). **( It was War etiquette those days, not to kill an opponent who is not fighting). But Indrajith was of an exceptional courage quickly Pragnyaithelindhu (Regaining of conciousness, Composure, uncluttered mind, clarity in thinking, Physique) sighting Lakshmana opposing him in full War frenzy, with fiery Eyes caused by Anger said “Aday! in the 1st Battle have you forgotten you and your brother were lying unconscious on the ground having been hit by my Arrows? Haven’t you realized my Valiant Prowess till now? Remind yourself when I made you and your Vanara Army unconscious with Bhanas that came down like thunder. Or is it you were searching for Path to Yama Lok? Or is it that you are desirous of going there and hence came to me? I thought having tasted my Valour and strength you became wise. Even if you had forgotten it today I will make you realize same well. Stop. Do war carefully. Saying this he shot 7 Bhanas on Lakshmana, 10 Bhanas on Anjaneya and Vibheeshana with manyBhanas.
Seeing that Lakshman smiled and said “Is it a big thing? “thus using ominous Bhanas “Aday Rakshasaa! When Valourous come to Battle field do not fight like you. Those desirous of Victory will they use such tiny powered Bhanas? Due to your Bhanas I have no trouble at all. I am comfortable” saying thus he shot arrows incessantly. Due to that Indrajht’s Golden Vest exploded and fell on the Chariot like Stars falling from Sky. He was injured all over the body by Bhanas looked like the Mountain covered by Trees. Then lost his cool in rage hit Lakshmana with 1000 Bhanas and powdered his Divine Vest as well.
Thus each one was retaliating one another and pierced by Arrows all over the body , breathing heavily, with Blood oozing out profusely, for a long time they drilled holes on each other. They were both masters in Secret art of war fare; both were equaly Valiant; ever confident of Victory; with Arrows having pierced all through body, Vest broken, like the wild river flows from hillock they were bleeding, roared which made those hearing tremble in fear , showering Rain of Arrows looked like Dark clouds.Thus having fought for Long they weren’t tired; nor did their interest in Battle wane. Having used variety of Bhanas and Asthras which made both sky and earth invisible they built a hut of Bhanas. There were none who were better than them in Astrha Vidhya (Knowledge of Missile (weapon system) assembly, testing, coding decoding, launching directing it to destination and culminating in its planned results); Novel, Unique, sagaciously, deftly, focused, with no wearing of their hands, they were unabatedly shooting Bhanas (Arrows with feathers); that Battle was fearsome to look at. Their strings reverberations were like separate thunder claps. Also like the ominously resounding Growling clouds their Lion Roars, War Cry, their Attakasam (Loud Laughter unaware of bad time nearing for Indrajith, overjoyed Lakshmana, ruckus behaviour), Roars were heard. They were of immense Fame ; focused on Winning; with Arrows with golden bandings having pierced their bodies the blood flowed profusely, Blood having soaked the earth went deeper into the Earth. Some Bhanas attacked each other in the Sky; some broke each other; some sheared of the other. Like the Homa under Flames of Garhapathyam and Aahavaneeyam Agni stirred by Dharbai (Kushal grass) the Bhanas sent by them caught fire and burnt. The great warrior’s bodies were injured were looking like the trees which have only Flowers and no leaves such as Phalas, Salmalee Trees.
Thus each of them having vowed not to leave until the other gets killed were often engaged in the gory battle. Despite having unabatedly hurt the other with Bhanas, they weren’t least bit Tired. In both of their bodies Arrows wee struck, they looked like the Hill covered by dense forest with trees. Covered by Arrows, smeared by Blood, all their Limbs and shining which was as though illuminated by these Flame bearing torches of Arrows.Thus despite having fought for long time, their desires never waned. Nor their hands were off. Then undeterred Courage and unquenchable Anger Laskhmana’s tiredness be given a rest Vibheeshana came near him spoke in soothing affectionately spoke these words (Slokas 41)
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