Bad Omens for Ravana
Then the Charioteer very quickly brought the Vehicle, It sent shivers through the Enemy Army; it was like a Ghanadarva town; it had a Tall Flag fying; it had pure breed Horses with Golden saddle, was full of Weapons such as Sword, Shield, Bow, Arrows, Mace etc.Was decorated with Flags, Masts as though touching the sky, the sound emanating while it was riding made the Earth have tremor; capable of destroying enemy Army.it can motivate Rakshasaa Army. Thus it made all the directions to tremble Rama saw Ravana coming towards him very fast. With Dark green hued Horses shining Flag Masts, with his weapons dazzling like Indra’sarmourlike the Dark Rain bearin cloud was showering Arrows. Like the Dark Clouds spreading he saw Ravana’s Army closing in. Rama took his Prachanda Kothanda which was shining like the rising Moon strung it and pulled strings and made Dankaram sound as though an Hillock was exploded. Since he came anticlockwise it became aaprarent he was inviting disaster in Battle. So take our Chariot carefully towards him. Like the strong winds scatter the clouds I would like to destroy him and his chariot. With great enthusiasm, without much ado, in full control, careful, with focused Mind, undeterred Reigns steed being steady, having been Indra’s Charioteer I have nothing advise you. Since I have decided to Battle a Famous Enemy with single minded devotion, I felt reminded you, not with an intetntion to advise You” Said Rama. Charioteer Mathali was enthused by his words he deftly handled his Chariot in such away it kindled Dust and covered Ravana. This made Dasagreeva (10 Headed) infuriated and rolled his eyes over he harassed Rama who was infront of him with shower of Bhanas. This hurt Rama’s pride with courage took out the Bow sent by Indra and Bhanas which were akin to Sun Rays fast.
Then each one opposed the other, having decided to kill the other like the well grown Lions fought. Deva, Sidha, Gandharva, Sages, were praying Ravana should be destroyed. They all assembled there to witness the Battle to be fought there. Then many Omens appeared which indicated Rama’s Victory and Ravana’s Disaster. There was rain of Blood on Ravana’s chariot. Strong gutsy swirling winds in anti clock wise directions hit. Large number of Eagles followed his Chariot path in the sky. (Saghunaranavam - Eagles circle over the head of person who is going to Die or sit on top of his House- Rules of Omens). Lanka and its land were covered by Red Chemparuthi Flower hued Sky. Forest Fire was visible even in day time. Burning embers and Thunder clasp took place indicating Ravana’s defeat; Rakshasaas were trembling; there were mild Earth quake wherever Ravana went and the Arms of Rakshasaas were held back to prevent them from using weapons.Like there are many Minerals in Mountain the Sun Rays of different colours Red, White, Black fell on Ravana’s Body. Foxes were spewing out Fire Flames and were looking at Ravana and howling which bode ill. Eagles and Kites also sounded abysmally. Opposing winds hit him and sprayed Dust on him and covered his Eyes. On all 4 Sides of his Army there were no clouds and burning Embers fell with ominous Noises. All directions were with Darkness and Sand dust and covered the Sky. Sarikai birds were fighting with each other, cawing ominously came towards Ravana’s Chariot. The Horses in his Chariots were crying shedding Tears; the back side of them gave out sparks, thus many bad Omens strongly indicated Disaster was imminent for Ravana. At the same time many Good Omens appeared indicating Victory for Rama.
Rama who was adept in the knowledge of Saghuna (Omens) notice the favourable Good Omens for him and the unfavourable Ill Omens for Ravana made him Happy with enthusiasm showed his Prowess in the Battle.(Slokas 35)
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