Ravana Killed
Then Mathali with humility reminded Rama “As though You aren’t aware of the greatness of Brahmastra: (Embedded with the mystical force of Brahma, this weapon releases millions of missiles, great fires and a destructive potential capable of extinguishing all creation, if not used by and aimed only at a celestial fighter. Modern speculation has equated its destructive nature to be similar to that of a nuclear weapon, it has been used multiple times in Ramayana, Indrajit used it against Hanuman, Lakshmana asked permission to use it against Indrajit, which lord Rama declined, Lakshmana used it to kill Atikaya). You have been countering this Rakshasaaa’s Asthras with same divinity. Hey Great Warrior! You please Launch Brahamsthra on him and kill him. I have heard from Devas (Celestials) that this is his time for Destruction” - Said Mathali Charioteer sent by Indra. Thus reminded by Mathali, Raghu Race Lord breathing heavily, took out that Brahmasthra which was shining all around. ** ( Ravana became such famed person only due to Brahma’s boon, hence it is only appropriate his Powers are to be Quelled by Brahmasthra). While he was residing in Dandakaaranya Great Sage Agasthya gave him same. This was in the Beginning made for Indra by Brahma (God of Creations of all Living Beings in Universe). This was given to Indra when he tired to conquer all the 3 Worlds (Earth, Heaven, Pathaal {beneath the Earth}) by Brahma. Will never go waste; on it’s side is Vayu (God of wind), Tip is Agni (God of Fire), Sun and the presiding Deities; its body is Space ie formless; it is Heavy as the Meru Mountain in Hiamalays; dazzling with Illuminence and Aura; with Golden Bandings is surrounded by the burning inferno of smoke of Kala Agni (Fire at the time of Deluge, Pralaya or Khayamath aka din) and like the Venomous Serpent in fury is ominous to look at; it is capable of destroying Enemie’s Weapons, Armoury such as Elephants, Horses cavalry, Forts, Fortress walls, Minarets, Towers, Arches, capable of blasting Mountains, as if the essence of Power derived from all Living beings; has the illuminence of Sun; smeared with Enemies Blood, Flesh, Muscles is ominous Looking; sturdy like Indestructible Vajhrayudha; its sound makes the Enemy shiver in Fright; it had destroyed many an Army; destroys the Deceptive War. Seeing this makes all Living beings Kadhara (Pleading, Yelling, Bellowing, screaming loudly, Exasperation). It is akin to the Karkodaka Serpent in Fury and Hissing; can feed complete Food for Foxes, Eagles, Kites, and other animals; akin to Yama (God of Death); seeing it Vanaras were Ecstatic; Rakshasaas were frightened; it is adorned by Garuda’s (King of Eagles) Feathers; King of all Asthras; it allays the fears of Ikshaku Dynasty Kings; Destroys the Fame of Enemies; It gives bliss to the person who has it; Great Strong Rama as per the Manthras in Vedas recited mounted it on the Bow. Then all the Living Beings were terrified; Earth Shooke; Rama Like the Fire Of Deluge wielding Rudra (God of Destruction during end of the world), bent the Prachanda Kothanda, Mounted the Brahmasthra and pulled the strings till his ears and very carefully Launched it on Ravana.
Like the Vajhrayudha utilized by Indra which can’t be stopped by anyone, Like the ever destructing Brahmasthra came and pierced Ravana on his chest. The Asthra which was sent with tremendous Velocity broke the Heart of Ravana and destroyed it. Very quickly it usurped the Praanan of Ravana, entered the Earth soaked in Blood. Thus Killing Ravana it shone with Ravana’s Blood smeared on it having accomplished its task with great reverence came sat in Rama’s Quiver
Thus unable to protect himself the Bow and Arrows from Ravana’s hand slipped and fell. Like Vridhasura hit by Vajhrayudha, the Lord of Rakhsasaa who had immense Momentum, Aura fell dead from the Chariot.**( As per Periya Purana Ravana lived for 5,00,000 years)
Apart from the dead the balance of Rakshasaas, Leader less, started running from corner to corner. On Ravana’s death and Rama’s Victory Vanaras roared their Appreciation and made Huge Victorious Cry Which revereberated in Sky and Earth causing almost a Tremor. Carrying the Trees, Mountains the Vanaras chased away the Rakshasaas. They were so frightend with Tears flowing, pale faced, went and hid themselves in Lanka. Then Vanaras were in a state of Bliss, with their bodies swelling in Victory, they again and again recollected Ravana’s death and Rama’s Victory did Aravaaram (Ostentation, Pompous, ruckus ovation credulous of their Victory). In the Sky Dhundhibi were played by Devas. The breeze was blowing with pleasant fragrance, the flowers poured from sky, The excessive enchanting Flowers submerged Rama and his Chariot Devas (Celestials) Entourages said ‘Good Good’ in the sky Lane. The tyrant Ravana on being slained Devas, Gandharva, Sidhas, Charanas, and their entourages were in state of Bliss. By killing Ravana, the wishes of Sugreeva and Angadha were fulfilled. Then the Deva entourages were devoid of fear, attained Sukham (Comfort, Luxury, Joy, Fun,Cheer, Love, Affection and fulfilled Desires); Directions became effervescent; Sky became spotlessly pure; Earth was calm; Air was blowing soft pleasant breeze; Then Lakshmana, Vibheeshana, Sugreeva, Jhambhavaan, Hanuman were in immense bliss and as per protocol paid reverence to Rama the Victorious. Rama having killed his Enemy thus fulfilling his Promise surrounded by Friends and Army falicitated by Devas (Celestials and their entourages) was sitting with Great Aura. (Slokas 51)
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