Rama mounts Indra’s Chariot and does Battle
Hearing those words Rama took the Bow, bent it and launched Gory Bhanas on Ravana. Then that Rakshasaa got into another Chariot and Like rahu comes running to swallow Sun (Solar Eclipse), came running towards Rama, being on his Chariot only he used Bhanas which were like Vajhrayudha and hit Rama. Rama with Bhanas like burning infernos Bhanas slit Ravana in many parts of the body. Devas (Celestials) Gandahrvas (Musicians), Dhanavas (Demons) felt it improper for Ravana being in Chariot and Rama being on the ground sent Indra’s Chariot to Rama. It is adorned in Gold and melodious sounds emanate from it with many Goldent bells. It shone like the rising Sun; it had Horses which were shining like the Diamond (Lapis Lazuli); it had white Chaamaram (Hand fans made of Quills symbolising Royal insignia) and Windows made of Gold. It had a Golden Mast on which the Flag flew. Indra’s Charioteer ‘Mathali’ brought it from Sky and brought it to where Rama was.Sitting on the Chariot with reigns in his hands with Folden hands said “ Lord ! DevaRaja (King of Devas) desires you should win over Ravana has sent this Chariot. Hey Death of Enemy’s clan! Hey one of Immeasurable Aura! Matchlessly Strong! Please accept this Bow given by Indra, the Vests and the Bhanas which are efferevecent like the Sun, Please mount this Divine Chariot and will win over Ravana. When Indra won over Dhanavas I was the Charioteer. Today I am blessed to be your charioteer when you are going to win over Ravana” said Mathali. Rama did Pradhakshinam (Going around in clockwise direction) bowed showering the illuminence on all the worlds like the Full Moon mounted the Chariot.
Then the Battle between Rama and Ravana was rare and awesome those who witnessed it their Hairs stood up. Rama who was knower of the secrecy of Asthras stopped the Asthras sent by Ravana such as Gandharva, Deivatham with the same Asthra only. Then Ravana being enraged launched Rakshasaa Asthra .From his bow the Bhanas with Golden bandings landed as Many Venomous Serpents surrounded Rama.They opened their Mouth spewing out Flames of Fire and were troubling Rama. Snakes were shining like Vasuki, Karkotaka with raised Hood and were occupying all directions and covered them. On Seeing this Rama used the Dangerous Garuda Asthra, the Bhanas emanating from those destroyed all the snakes. They were capable taking any shape one thinks seeing his Asthras being demolished Ravana was enraged and harassed Rama with shower of Bhanas piercing him. He aalso harassed Mathali Charioteer of Rama as well. With a single Bhana he cut of the Flag tied in the Chariot. Ravana hit the Horses of the celestails with his Bhanas. Seeing this Valorous exploits Devas were pained. Seeing Rama being harassed Vibheeshana, Sidhas, Vanara Leaders were all concerned. Seeing the Full Moon Rama being engulfed by Ravana the Rahu all the Creatures were hurt.
The wife of Moon and also who has Prajhapathi (Brahma) as the deity Rohin was occupied by Mercury. It was indication of Danger for the universe. It was like Sea was swelling dazzling sea waves were covered with smoke cloud Sun had lost its Lusture like a Black sword and headless skeleton was seen in it. Dhoomakethu caught hold of the Sun. The Star of Ikshwaku Kings, as well as of Indra Agni and that of Deities Vishaka was overshawdowed by Mars in the Sky Lane. Ravana with his 10 Heads, 20 Hands catching hold of a Mountain Like Bow Looked the Mynaka Mountain. Being harassed by Ravana, Rama was unable to mount and launch the Bhanas. Rama was deeply perturbed with his Eye brows narrowed and thinking of what should be done by him with extreme rage and fiery eyed Rama looked as though he will burn the universe. (Slokas 36)
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