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47. Killing of Aksha Kumara
(This
chapter deals with the ferocious war of Aksha Kumara, the second son of Ravana
and Hanuman, in which Aksha Kumar is ultimately killed)
Then
that king Ravana seeing that Hanuman has killed five army-commanders and army
along with vehicles, saw in front of him, with affection his son Aksha who was
enthusiastic for war.
47.1
Enthused
by the eye examination of Ravana he stood up in the assembly holding a special
bow made of gold and appeared as if he was the sacrificial fire kindled by the
offerings of Brahmins.
47.2
Afterwards
he, who was a valorous Rakshasa hero climbed up a huge chariot which was
covered all over with gold and which had the luster of young sun and departed
to fight the great monkey.
47.3
He
who was equal to Devas climbed in the fully complete chariot, which was got by
him by rigorous prayers, which was pretty because of the covering by molten
gold, which had flag poles, which had flag inlaid by precious stones, which was
pulled by eight very fast moving horses, which could not even be attacked by
devas or asuras, which could travel anywhere without being blocked, which was
shining like sun, which could travel in the sky, which had several quivers,
which had a platform in which eight swords were hung, which had been stored
properly with spears and thomaras, , which was equipped with all necessary
things, which was shining like sun and which
was pulled by golden rope similar to sun and moon, and departed from
there.
47.4-47.6
He
who filled the sky and the mountain clad
earth , with the sound made by horses, elephants and very big chariots along with a unified army neared the
intelligent monkey who was sitting on the tower gate. 47.7
That
Aksha who had lion like stare, nearing that monkey who had the stability of the
fire during deluge in killing people, out of respect to him born because of
wonder, raised his head and looked at the monkey with respect.
47.8
That
very strong prince, understanding the great monkey’s speed and valour towards
his enemies and estimating his own strength, started increasing in size like
the sun at the end of winter.
47. 9
Aksha
who was standing opposite the monkey, well understanding his stable valour
which cannot be prevented from any one, became angry but set his attention
properly, and kindled Hanuman by three
sharp arrows.
47.10
Taking
the arrows in his hand and holding the bow, that Aksha seeing that the monkey
is not tired at all and that he was capable of defeating his enemies , started thinking with a perturbed mind.
47.11
That
great warrior, wearing medallions, armlets and pretty ear studs made of gold
attacked the monkey. The fight between those two was unequal and made even the
devas and Asuras nervous.
47.12
Witnessing
the fight between the prince and the monkey the earth rattled, Sun faded, wind
did not move, mountains trembled, sky roared and ocean churned. 47.13
Then
that hero who knew how to find proper aim, how to place the arrows on the bow
and how to send them send again three arrows which had very sharp points, which
had golden handle, which were dipped in poison and which were guided by
feathers aimed at the head of the monkey.
47.14
That
Hanuman not in the least affected by those arrows send at the same time, aimed
at his head which was decorated by the
ray like arrows, with eyes from which blood was dripping and with the luster of just emerged sun, appeared
as if he was really the sun along with its rays.
47.15
Afterwards
Hanuman who was the minister of the king of monkeys staring at the darling son
of the king who was in the field of war armed with several sharp weapons as
well as several bows, got ready for the war and roared greatly.
47.16
Then
that strong and valorous Hanuman with increasing anger and appearing like the
Sun atop the Mandhara mountain burnt Aksha Kumara who was accompanied by the
army and who was having several vehicles to ride, by the fire of his eyes. 47.17
Because
of that, he who was a Rakshasa cloud along with a rainbow like bow used to
shoot arrows, rained several arrows like a cloud raining on a mountain, on the
mountain like monkey chief.
47.18
Seeing Aksha kumara as of great valour in the
war and as increasing heroism and power with passage of time, the monkey who
was as powerful as the cloud roared with happiness in the war.
47. 19
That
Aksha becoming proud of his valour because of childishness, became very angry
and with red shot eyes, fell on the monkey who does not have any one equal to
him as if he was falling on a well covered with grass.
47.20.
That
Hanuman hurt by the arrows sent with great force by him (Aksha) roared like a
royal thunder. That son of wind god spreading his palms and thighs jumped on to
the sky in his fearful form.
47.21
He
who is very strong, who is the best among Rakshasas, who is filled with fame
and who is the greatest among those who drive in the chariot, ran and opposed
him showering arrows at Hanuman who was jumping and this was like a rain of
stones on the mountain. 47.22
That
monkey chief, who was a great warrior and who had the speed of the mind, kicked
off the arrows and entered within the arrows , like wind and came out and
traveled in the sky and was in the path of the sky like the wind.
47.23
That
son of wind God stared with respect at Aksha, who was using the bow, who was
desirous of war and who was covering the sky with sharp and great arrows and
thought in his mind thus.
47.24
That
monkey, who was capable of analyzing the result of actions and having a chest
severely wounded by the arrows shot by the valorous prince who was great
,roared and thought in his mind about the actions to be done in the war. 47.25
“This
one is very strong, and he has the luster of the baby sun, and does all great
deeds like a grown up man. My mind does not allow to kill him (Aksha)who is an
expert in all aspects of war, now, itself.”
47. 26
“There
is no doubt that he is extremely strong, great in his valour, does not get
rattled in adversity, patiently opposes even in war and not only that he is fit
for praise by the efficiency of his work by Nagas, Yakshas and even
sages.” 47.
27
“He
is the one whose mind is elated by enthusiasm and valour and he opposes me and
stares at me. His valor which is fast paced would even make the minds of Asuras
and Devas tremble.”
47.28
“Even
if he is disregarded, there is no guarantee that he will not oppose, for in war
his valour increases greatly. I feel it is proper for me to kill him now itself
for the spreading fire should not be disregarded. “
47.29
That
very strong abode of valour thinking and estimating the great speed of the
enemy and the need to complete his work took an important decision. And decided
in his mind in killing the bad souled one.
47.30
That
monkey hero who was the son of wind god killed the eight horses, which were
having great speed, which never knew tiredness and which could carry the
chariot easily in the windy sky by hitting them with his open palm.
47.31
Then
his big chariot having hit by the palm, having been broken by the minister of
the monkey king, having its horses killed, having its roof broken, and having
its axis separated fell in to the ground from the sky.
47.32
That
great hero and the great char rioter Aksha left the chariot and holding the bow
and with sword in his hand rose in to the sky, like a sage raising to the
heaven after leaving his body because of the power of his penance. 47. 33
Then
that monkey, who was equal in valour to the God of Wind, neared him who was
moving in the sky, which was used by Garuda, wind and sages and caught him
strongly between his two legs. 47.34
That
monkey who was one of the greatest monkeys and who was equal in valour to his
father, caught him in the battlefield like Garuda, the king of birds catching a
snake, rotated him thousands of times and threw him on the floor with lot of
force. 47.35
Because
of the son of wind that Rakshasa fell dead on the earth with broken hands,
thighs, waist and neck, with eye balls coming out due to shattered bones, with
blood flowing all over, with joints separated and with unsettled ties. 47. 36
Felling
him on the earth, that great monkey created great fear to the king of
Rakshasas. 47.37
Once
that prince was killed He was seen with great awe , by sages who travel in the
sky and who do great penance, by Bhoothas who included Yakshas and Pannagas and
Devendra surrounded by Devas.
47.38
After
killing Aksha kumara who had the dazzle of the son of Indra, and who had blood
red eyes, that hero Hanuman, started waiting for suitable occasion like the God
of death waiting for the death of the beings, and again reached the gate of the
tower. 47.39
Thus
ends the forty seventh chapter of
Sundara Kanda which
is
in the Ramayana which is the first epic written
by Valmiki.
48.Tying of Hanuman by Brahmasthra.
(Indrajit
the eldest son of Ravana is sent to capture Hanuman. He puts in lot of fight
and at last sends Brahmasthra, which ties Hanuman. The rakshasa soldiers tied
Hanuman by rope, which makes Hanuman, free of Brahmasthra but still, with a
wish to see Ravana in person, he submits to the Rakshasas. Ravana asks his
ministers to question him. Hanuman replies that he is the emissary of
Sugreeva.)
After
Hanuman killed Aksha Kumara that famous Rakshasa king, gained mental composure
somehow and after that gave the following order to Indrajit who was equal to
Indra and who was very angry. 48.1
“You
are the one who knows the science of archery, you are the one of the greats
among those who carry weapons, you are the one who can give even Devas and
Asuras sorrow, you are the one who has shown great valour against Devas
including Indra and the one who has worshipped Brahma and got special
arrows.” 48.
2
“Neither
Asuras, nor devas, nor those who are helped by Indra are capable of facing the
power of your arrows in war.”
48. 3
“There
is no one who does not get tired in war in all the three worlds, but you are
protected by the power of your penance .Not only that, you are protected by your own valour and also
you are capable of acting as per the needs of time and place. You are also
greatly intelligent.”
48.4
“There
is nothing in the war that cannot be achieved by your effort. Nothing is
impossible to you in jobs that need the use of brain and thought. There is no
one in all the three worlds who does not know the power of your arrows and
intelligence.” 48.5
“The
power of your penance, valour and the strength of your arrows are equal to me.
After getting you (as son), who would definitely achieve victory in war, my
mind had never experienced any effort.”
48. 6
“All
the Kinkaras, the Rakshasa called Jambumali, the sons of ministers who were
valorous, and the five commanders have been killed. Similarly the great army
consisting of horses, elephants and chariots has been killed. Your dear brother
Aksha Kumara has also been killed.”
48.7-48.8
“Hey,
killer of enemies, I do not definitely have the faith that I have you in
them.” 48.9
“Hey,
intelligent one, after estimating and understanding this great strength, power
and valour of the monkey, use your strength properly and do effort equal to
your strength.” 48.10
“Hey
greatest among those who know archery, You who has the strength to conquer
enemies, take further action such that, you use as much of your strength as
required to destroy the army and take further action after judging your as well as the enemies
strength.” 48.11
“Hey
heroic warrior, it (the monkey) has got capability of exterminating crowd by
crowd and so army is useless against it. Further you should not near it
depending on Vajrayudha, because even God of wind does not have its speed.
Since it is equal to fire war of deceit does not help to kill it.”
48. 12
“Please
go, after thinking clearly about all the points mentioned, having great
confidence in the stability of your actions, after well remembering the bow and
the power of arrows given by devas. Complete the job without failure.” 48.13
“The
fact that I am sending you is contradictory to
the fact that I love you, but this decision is proper for the king and
the dharma(just action) of the king.” 48.14
“Hey, killer of enemies, in war it is
essential to show the expertise learned in a careful manner, and what should be
wished in war should only be victory over the enemy.” 48.15
That
hero who had the strength equal to devas and who had untiring ability, after
hearing the words of his father, decided on going to war mentally, and went
round his master (father).
48.16
After
a respectful farewell by his own friends and with interest in war, Indrajit
with an intention to be careful decided to depart.
48. 17
That
resplendent Rakshasa prince who had eyes like the petals of lotus who was a
gentleman ebbed out like the sea during the full moon and new moon. 48.18
That
Indrajit who was equal to Indra then climbed in to a chariot capable of
traveling anywhere, drawn by four tigers that were comparable to the king of
birds, who were comparable to each other and who had white sharp teeth. 48.19
He
who was greatest among archers who knew the science of war, who was an expert
in the war with arrows and who was great ,reached quickly ,riding on his
chariot, to the place where Hanuman was sitting.
48.20
Hearing
the sound made by his chariot and the twang of the bow, the famous Hanuman who
was a great monkey hero became very happy.
48.21
Indrajit
who was an expert in war went near Hanuman carrying his bow and very sharp
arrows.
48.22
When
he was going with a bow and with interest in war all the directions rattled and
wild animals made various types of sounds.
48.23
During
this time Nagas, Yakshas, Sages and Sidhas who traveled in the sky assembled
there, besides the several species of birds hid the sky completely and shouted
loudly. 48.24
That
monkey seeing Indrajit coming fast riding in the chariot roared loudly and
increased the size of his body speedily. 48.25
Riding
on a miraculous chariot Indrajit who could complete any job in an artistic
manner, made thunderous sound by his bow.
48.26
Then
that very strong monkey who was equal in prowess to Indra and the Rakshasa
king, and who was not afraid of war, fought with the son of the king of Rakshasas and they faced each other like born enemies
and with great anger. 48.27
That
monkey who was beyond sight destroyed the speed of arrows of Indrajit, who had
won laurels in war, who was great archer, who was a great charioteer and who
was a great hero. He increased further and further and traveled in the sky,
which was the path of his father.
48.28
At
that time, he who was capable of killing the opposing warriors shot arrows
which were long and sharp, which had been attached with good feathers, which
had ends decorated by gold and feathers, which were capable of being drawn well
and which were as fast as the thunderous fire.
48.
29
That
Hanuman hearing the huge sound made by his chariot, the sound made by drums
Beri and Pataha (types of war drums)and the sound made by the well drawn bow
again jumped up.
48.30
That
brown coloured great monkey traveled fast in between several properly shot arrows by him who was capable of shooting
arrows correctly and made them all useless. 48.31
Hanuman,
the son of wind god stood in front of him giving him facility to shoot him but
spreading his hands jumped away from the arrows that he shot. 48.32
Those
two who were very fast and who were experts in war carried on a war that
attracted and surprised all beings. 48.33
That
Rakshasa did not know the Achilles heel of Hanuman and the son of wind God did
know the weakness of the courageous one. Thus those two fought opposing each
other an intolerable war similar in valour to the devas
48.34
The
great one who had firm capacity to shoot arrows without missing his aim seeing
that his arrows which never go waste, were going waste not able to hit his aim,
became extremely thoughtful then.
48.35
That
son of the king of Rakshasas understanding that the monkey was deathless took a
decision on how to tackle and catch him after great thought. 48.36
At
that time, that great hero who was very learned in archery sent the Brahmasthra
against the monkey.
48.37
Indrajit
who knew the essence of archery and who was a great hero decided, “This one
should be killed only by Brahmasthra ”and tied him, who was the son of wind God
by Brahmasthra.
48.38
That
monkey tied by the Rakshasa using that arrow (asthra) became incapable of
moving and because of that became very
sad.
48. 39
Then
that monkey chief understanding that his speed was reduced by the power of
Brahma and understanding that he was tied by the arrow (asthra), remembered the
blessing of Brahma to him.
48.40
Hanuman
thought in his mind about the Brahmasthra, which was sent with the Chant of
Brahma and also the boon given to him by Brahma.
48.41
“This
arrow has been sent with an understanding that “I who am under the control of
the arrow do not have strength to tie myself loose because of the power of the
universal teacher.” And so I have to
respect the tie of the arrow of Brahma and obey it.” 48.42
That
monkey understanding the power of that arrow and also remembering the blessings
of Brahma permitting him to tie himself loose decided to obey the order of
Brahma. 48.43
“Even
though I am tied by the arrow, I who am protected by Brahma, Indra and Vayu, do
not have any sense of fear.”
48.44
“Even
this coming under the control of Rakshasas, I have the great benefit of having
a meeting with the king of Rakshasas and so let the enemy carry me.” 48.45
That
Hanuman who destroyed the valour of his enemies, who could take the right
decisions and one who could guess the future course of events, did not move his
limbs. Because of this he was caught by
the enemies who neared him and acted as if he was bullied by all those who came
there and made sounds like a weakling. 48.46
At
that time, they finding him who could destroy is enemies as still, strongly
tied him by strong jute threads and pieces of tree hides.
48.47
That
Hanuman deciding that “It is possible
that the king of Rakshasa may come to me
to understand things,” tolerated peacefully the tying by the enemy soldiers and
their bullying.
48.48
That
hero was only tied by the ropes and hides and freed by the arrow, because that
arrow does not tolerate tying by any other object. 48.49
At
that time only the heroic Indrajit having understood that he was only tied by
ropes and freed by the tie of Brahmasthra
thought as follows, “ He has been tied by some other material. Will
Brahmasthra tolerate it? , Alas, my great effort became in vain. Rakshasas do
not know the power of chants. If Brahmasthra becomes useless, then no other
arrow will work against him and all of us should be afraid for our lives.” 48.50-48.51
But
Hanuman did not allow any one to know that he is free from the control of
Brahmasthra. Because of that he suffered the troubles of other ties and was
dragged by the Rakshasas.
48.52
That
monkey was dragged to the presence of the king of Rakshasas by the cruel
Rakshasas who beat him with fists and logs of wood. 48.53
Even
though Indrajit understood well that he was free from the ties of Brahmasthra
and was only tied by ropes allowed that very strong monkey warrior who was
surrounded by his army took him in front of the king. 48.54
Those
rakshasas tying him, who was the greatest among monkeys, like a ferocious
elephant, presented him in front of the king of Rakshasas. 48.55
At
that time the following conversations took place among the Rakshasas, “ Who is
this? Whom does it belong? Wherefrom it has come? What job has it here? Who is
helping him?”
48.56
The
other Rakshasas who were very angry shouted among themselves, “We have to kill
it. We have to burn it. We have to eat it.”
48. 57
That
great one, with contempt for them crossed the path and stood in front of the
king of Rakshasas who was surrounded by people ready to serve him in any way
that he wants and saw the palace decorated by various precious stones. 48.
That
greatly glittering Ravana saw that great monkey being dragged hither and
thither by those ugly looking Rakshasas, 48.59
The
monkey chief, Hanuman also saw, the king of Rakshasas who was shining like the
sun God, and who was resplendent and very strong. 48.60
That
ten headed one rolling his red eyes due to intense anger stared at the monkey,
and ordered his important ministers who were sitting near him and who were
elders known for their pedigree and good character, to question the
monkey. 48.61
That
monkey properly questioned by them about the reason why he came and also the
cause of the reason, initially told. “ I am the emissary coming from the king
of monkeys.”
48.62
Thus
ends the forty eighth chapter of
Sundara Kanda which
is in
the Ramayana which is the first epic written
by Valmiki.
49.Seeing the prowess of Ravana
(Here
Hanuman’s reaction on seeing Ravana is described. He feels but for Ravana’s bad
qualities he would have been a very great person.)
The
greatly valorous Hanuman became wonderstruck by his action and stared at the
king of Rakshasas with reddish eyes.
49.1
Then
Hanuman looked and saw the Valorous king of Rakshasas who shone with the
extremely lustrous golden crown which was decorated by pearl garlands, who
appeared imperial by wearing several golden ornaments in which several diamonds
were struck and other precious stones were used, who wore very costly silk
dress, who anointed himself with several scented sandal potions, who had
several pretty designs drawn all over his body with red sandal paste, who had
very red broad eyes which were horrible to look at and which stood out, who had
great teeth which wee sharp and shined, who was shining like the Mandhara
mountain which was full of wild animals, with his ten heads and hanging lips,
who had a body like the black Anjana mountain, who was like the cloud with
storks with his pearl necklace shining like
full moon hanging over his chest, who was having hands which looked like the
five headed serpent, on which he wore armlets, beautiful bangles and had
applied sandal paste, who was sitting on majestic and pretty throne which was
made of jade inlaid with several precious gems and on which was spread several
broad pretty carpets, who was being assisted by several pretty lasses who were
standing near him, who were well made up, and who were holding fans in their
hands, who was surrounded by the four ministers Durdhara, Prahastha, Mahaparswa
the rakshasa, and the very intelligent Nikumbha who all were very strong
capable rakshasa counselors , who was served by other rakshasa ministers who
knew the principle of holy chants, who were capable of showing him the right
way and who served him like devas served
Indra and who was full of royal looks
like the cloud which surrounded the Meru
mountain
49.2-49.14
Though
he was very much troubled by the greatly valorous Rakshasas , he was greatly
wonderstruck and kept on looking at the king of Rakshasas. 49.15
Hanuman
after seeing that shining king of Rakshasas and being surprised by his power,
thought as follows in his mind.
49.16
That
intelligent Hanuman after observing the power of the very famous king of
Rakshasas became thoughtful in various ways and thought, “ Ha, what a figure.
ha, what a courage, ha, what a strength, ha what a dazzling power, it is very
surprising that he is a combination of all these characteristics. If this
strong god of Rakshasas has not been an unjust person, he would
have
been the protector of the world of devas including Indra. The entire world is
afraid of him because of his cruel and fearless deeds, which are contradictory
to the norms of the world. If he becomes angry, he would create a deluge and
sink the world.” 49.17-49.20
Thus
ends the forty ninth chapter of Sundara
Kanda which
is in the
Ramayana which is the first epic written
by Valmiki.
50.The questioning of Hanuman by Prahastha
(Ravana
orders his minister Prahastha to question Hanuman. Hanuman replies to him that
he is the emissary of Raghava.)
The
long armed Ravana who was habituated to make the whole world cry stared at the
yellow-eyed monkey standing in front of him and became immeasurably angry. 50.1
Seeing
the enthusiastic chief of monkeys he became thoughtful out of fear and thought
as follows, “ What? The God Nandi must have personally come here.” 50. 2
“He
must be the same one who cursed me, when I shook Kailasa mountain long ago and who has taken the form of a monkey or is
he Banasura? “
50. 3
That
king with red eyes due to anger addressing Prahastha who was his minister in
chief told the following words which were very timely and meaningful. 50.4
“This
bad person may be questioned as to where from he has come? What was his
purpose? And what did he get by scaring the Rakshasis and destroying the
garden?” 50.5
“
This bad character may be asked, as to what benefit did he get in entering my
town which cannot be entered by any one and what was the purpose of killing the
Rakshasas? “ 50.6
Hearing
the words of Ravana, Prahastha spoke as follows,” Hey monkey, there is no
reason for you to be scared. You would be safe.”
50. 7
“Hey,
monkey, if you have been sent by Indra to the house of Ravana, please tell the
truth. You would not face any problem and you would be released.” 50.8
“Did
you come to our city assuming the form of spy for the sake of Yama or Kubhera
or Varuna or where you sent by Vishnu who is desirous of victory?” 50.9
“Hey,
monkey, I think you have assumed the form of monkey, for when we think of your
valour, we do not feel that you are a monkey. Tell the truth and you would be
immediately released.”
50.10
“If
you tell a lie, it would be very
difficult for you to continue to live. So what is the reason for your coming to
the city of Ravana?”
50.11
Then
the monkey who has been questioned thus addressing the chief of Rakshasa group
replied as follows.” I do not belong either to Indra, Yama or Varuna.” 50.12
“I
do not have acquaintance with Kubhera. Vishnu has not sent me. I who have come
here is really a monkey only. This is my caste.” 50.13
“Since
I could not personally get an interview with the king of Rakshasas this garden
was destroyed by me for seeing him.”
50.14
“Then
those strong Rakshasas who were desirous of war came before me and I fought
with them for protecting myself.”
50. 15
“I
cannot be tied by either the devas or asuras with their arrows. I also got this
boon from Lord Brahma.”
50.16
“Because
I was desirous of seeing the king I obeyed the Brahmasthra and as soon as I was
troubled by the Rakshasa, I was free of Brahmasthra.” 50.17
“I
have come before you for the purpose of another king.” 50.18
“Be pleased to know that I am the emissary of
Raghava who is immeasurably strong.” 50.19
“Besides,
Oh, king, be pleased to hear my words which would bring good to you.” 50.20
Thus
ends the fiftieth chapter of Sundara Kanda which
is in the
Ramayana which is the first epic written
by Valmiki.
51.
advice of Hanuman
(Hanuman
points out to Ravana, the prowess of Rama, Lakshmana, Sugreeva and other
monkeys and advices him to give back Sita to Rama to avoid destruction of Lanka
and death to him and his near and dear. Then Ravana sentences Hanuman to
death.)
That
valorous Hanuman stared at the greatly valorous ten headed one and without fear
told the following meaningful words.
51.1
“Hey,
king of Rakshasas, I have come here to your place because of the orders of
Sugreeva. The king of monkeys told me to inform you of his welfare.” 51.2
“Be
pleased to hear the words of the great Sugreeva who is your brother, which
would be useful to you in this and the other world.” 51.3
“There
was a king called Dasaratha who was equal to Indra, who had a an army with
chariots, horses and elephants and who was related to the world like a
father.” 51.45
“Rama,
his greatly resplendent son, who had great arms, who did good to all people and
who was a lord ordered by his father, chose the path of justice and entered the
Dandakaranya forest along with his brother Lakshmana and his wife Sita.” 51.5-51.6
“His
wife Sita who never left the company of her husband and who was the daughter of
Janaka the great king of Videha was lost in the forest.”
51.7
“That
prince along with his brother searching for that lady reached Rishya mooka and
became a friend of Sugreeva.”
51. 8
“That
Sugreeva promised him to search and find out Sita and Rama promised him the
kingdom of monkeys.” 51.
9
“Because
of that that prince killed Bali and Sugreeva was appointed as the king of all
the monkeys and bears.”
51.10
“You
know about Bali for a long time. That monkey was killed by just one arrow by
Rama in war.”
51.11
‘The monkey king Sugreeva who is steadfast on
his words, carefully sent monkeys to all directions to search for Sita.”
51.12
“Tens,
thousands and millions of monkeys are searching in all directions, top and
bottom as well as the sky for her.”
51.13
“Some
of them who are powerful are equal in prowess to Garuda and some like wind can
travel to even nooks and corners with great speed.” 51.14
“I
am the son of wind god and am known as Hanuman. For the sake of Sita and to see
her I crossed with speed this ocean, which is one hundred yojanas long and have
come here. I searched for her hither and thither and found her in your
home.” 51.15-51.16
:”Hey,
very intelligent king, you know well the path of justice, and you have achieved
great heights by penance and so you
do not merit to steal other peoples wives and keep them under custody.”
51. 17
“Intelligent
people like you would not stick on to actions which are against justice, which
would lead to several dangers and which would destroy one completely. 51.18
“Who is there among Devas or Asuras who can
stand before arrows sent by Lakshmana and those arrows sent by Rama in
anger?”
51.19
“
Hey king, once a bad deed is done to Raghava, where can you live with pleasure
and I feel nowhere in the three worlds.”
51.20
“So
please understand what I say, as the one
which leads to good in past, present and future, one which is according to the
path of justice and one which leads to good luck. Let Janaki be returned to the
God of the world.”
51.21
“This
holy lady has been seen by me. Whatever was extremely difficult has been
achieved and whatever remaining in this is to be done by Raghava himself.” 51.22
“This
Sita has been found by me with indescribable sorrow. You are not understanding
that she is a five headed serpent in your house.”
51.23
“Like
the rice which is laced with poison and which was eaten in plenty cannot be
digested, Asuras and even devas cannot digest her with their valour .” 51.24
“It
is not proper for you to waste away, this lucky life earned by you, by control
of senses and by doing just deeds.” 51.25
“You
are thinking with courage that you will not attain death from devas and asuras
because of the strength of your penance. But this is not sufficient enough
reason.” 51.26
“This
Sugreeva is neither a deva nor a rakshasa nor a Danava nor Gandharwa nor Yaksha
nor Pannaga for Sugreeva is but a monkey king. And that Raghava is but a human
being.” 51.27
“So
king how are you going to save your life. The result of just action will not
save you from the sins of unjust action for just action would only give its
result.” 51.28
“You have already enjoyed your life which is
the result of just action and you are going to immediately suffer for your
misdeeds.” 51.29
“Please remember the war of Janasthana, the
killing of Bali and the treaty between Rama and Sugreeva and decide what is
good for you.” 51.30
“I
alone could have destroyed the city of Lanka with its horses, chariots and
elephants. But this is not his wish.”
51.31
“It
has been sworn before the assembly of monkeys and bears that the complete
destruction of those people who were the reason for abduction of Sita would be
done by Rama alone.”
51.32
“Even
if bad is done to Rama by real Devendra himself or any one else, he would not
be able to live happily. Then what about a person like you?” 51.33
“Understand
that she whom you are the impression as Sita and who is under your custody as
the intense dark night who is going to destroy the entire Lanka.” 51.34
“So
please stop the impending destruction by Sita who is like the rope of God of
death which you have put as garland round your neck. And think of what is
proper for your welfare.”
51.35
“Think
in your mind immediately that this city which is full of palaces, towers and
spires as already destroyed by the power of Sita and is burning because of the
anger of Rama.”
51.36
“Please
do not allow the destruction of the city of Lanka as well as your friends,
ministers, forefathers, brothers, sons, dears, pleasures and wives.” 51.37
“Hey
Rakshasa king, understand clearly that this advice as coming from me who is a
monkey and a servant of Rama who has come as an emissary as based only on just
action and follow it.”
51.38
“Rama
is capable of destroying very easily the entire world with its beings, with its
movable and immovable assets and create them again and he is famous beyond the
speed of the mind.”
51.39
“There
is none among devas, asuras, kings, yakshas, rakshasas, vidhyadaras,
Gandharwas, Uragas, Sidhas, Kinnaras, birds, and not only that but among all
beings, in all worlds, in everything, in
all directions and for all time, who can oppose and wage a war against Rama who
is equal to Lord Vishnu.”
51.40-51.41
“After
doing this bad act to Rama who is the king of all worlds and who is the lion
among kings, for you it is impossible to keep your soul in tact any
longer.” 51.42
“Hey
king of Rakshasa, even if all the devas, asuras, Gandharwas, Vidhyadaras, Nagas
and Yakshas joined together they will not able to withstand the war with
Rama.” 51. 43
“Even
the four headed Brahma who created himself, the three eyed Rudra who burnt the
three cities, Indra who is the king of Devas and who killed Vrthrasura cannot
save one whom Rama has decided to
kill.”
51.44
That
incomparable Rakshasa with ten heads and with rolling red eyes due to intense
anger, finding that the cleverest words delivered with fearlessness by the
monkey not suiting to his taste, sentenced the monkey chief with death. 51. 45
. Thus
ends the fifty first chapter of Sundara Kanda which
is in the
Ramayana which is the first epic written
by Valmiki.
52. of
death of an emissary
(Vibishana
with soft words of logic and justice advises Ravana that Hanuman should not be
killed but can be punished in other ways)
Vibishana
thought it is wrong to sentence an emissary who has brought the message of
someone else to death by the bad soul Ravana.
52.1
He
who always takes action when it should be done, seeing that his brother was very angry and bent upon on carrying out
his words, thought as to what he should do. 52. 2
Then
he who was capable of serious thought, he who had an expert in his language and
he who had decided as to what he should do, addressed his elder brother by good
humble words and told him that which was good for him.
52.3
“He
king of Rakshasas, leave out this anger, become pleased and hear my words.
Great kings who know the tradition do not sentence an emissary to death”. 52. 4
“Hey
valorous one, death sentence to this monkey is against law, against hoary
traditions of the world and not proper.”
52. 5
“You,
yourself are an expert in the knowledge
of justice, who observes tradition, an expert on kingly justice, an expert on
tradition, and one who knows the secrets of this world.” 52.6
“Suppose
even wise people like you are caught in
the grips of anger, then getting knowledge of science of life is an useless
effort.” 52.
7
“Hey
chief of Rakshasas who cannot be opposed by any one and who can kill his
enemies, therefore leave out this anger and calm down, Let the emissary be
punished after deciding as to what is proper and what is improper.” 52.8-52.9
Ravana,
the king of Rakshasas hearing the words of Vibhishana became very angry and
told him the following reply. 52.10
“Hey,
killer of his enemies, there is no injustice in giving sentence of death to
sinners. I am going to get this monkey who took sinful actions killed.” 52.11
That
Vibhishana who was the foremost of intelligent ones, hearing these words which
were the root of injustice, which had many flaws and which was suitable to
unjust people, again told words which were the essence of just action. 52.12
“Hey
king of Lanka, please calm down and be pleased to hear wise words of justice,
Hey king, learned and just people think
that emissaries do not merit punishment of death no where and at no
time.”
52.13
“There
is no doubt this is a very great enemy. This has done several unpleasant
things. It is seen that emissaries are given several type of punishments but
nowhere it is told that emissaries can be put to death.”
52.14
“:It
is told that emissary can be punished by disfiguring him or giving lashes by a
whip or by shaving off his head or by marking his organs in an untraceable
manner. But it is never heard that emissary has been put to death.”
52.15
“How
can you, who is very wise and just, who is an expert on good and bad of
traditional wisdom, come under the control of anger. People who do not swerve
from Dharma do avoid anger.”
52. 16
“Hey
valorous one, there is none equal to you in the knowledge of Dharma(just
action) nor in worldly duties and nor in deep knowledge of the science of life.
You are the greatest among all devas and asuras.”
52.17
“Not
only that, I do not find any merit in killing this monkey for this punishment
should be given to them who sent this monkey.”
52.18
“This
may be a just one or unjust but is an emissary who is in the control of others
who has been sent by them and is telling what is told by them. And so it does
not merit punishment by death.”
52.19
“Hey
king who conquers the forts of other cities, if this is killed who can come
again to this place which is far-far away from the ocean. I do not see any one
else who is capable of traveling in the sky and so please do not try to kill
him. It is necessary for you to show this type of wisdom to your enemies
including Indra.” 52.20-52.21
“Hey,
King who likes war, suppose this dies, I do not find any other emissary who can
send those two sons of a king of men, who are both bad people and who are far
away.” 52.22
“
If this chieftain of monkeys is killed, good people will tell lot of bad things
about us. I do not see them saying good words and words of fame about us All
the world will only find fault with us.”
52.23
“Not
only that, hey king who travels in darkness, we should try fast to take action
for the destruction and death of those people, who are bad natured, who are
very proud of themselves, who are not intelligent and who have sent this
monkey.” 52.24
“Hey
enemy of Devendra, immediately take efforts to enforce justice among Devas who
include Indra and Daithyas which include Dhanavas. “
52.25
:”Hey,
king of Rakshasas, approve by your mind my words, take firm action with utmost
care, get killed those two princes and make victory thine.” 52.26
“Hey
king who creates happiness in the mind of Rakshasas, it is not proper for you,
who has qualities like valour, courage and enthusiasm and who cannot be won
over by even devas and Rakshasas, to stop the forthcoming war.” 52.27
“Under
you control you have crores of heroes who do good to you, who are great
warriors, who desire only your good, who
have won in several good events, who are enthusiastic, who are the greatest
among those who carry weapons and who are good servants.” 52.28
“So
let few people along with a part of your army start now itself to fulfill your
orders, to kill these two princes and to prove your power against your
enemies.” 52.29
That
very strong king of Rakshasas, who was the chief among Rakshasa kings and who
was the enemy of the world of devas, hearing the good words of his younger brother
Vibhishana understood them and decided that they should be agreed upon. 52.30
That
king of Rakshasas thought in various ways like, “ There is no doubt that this
definitely is the power of Vishnu which has taken the shape of a monkey to destroy
me. This warrior monkey is the essence of the power of Vishnu who is deva among
devas which is the very greatest, and very intolerable power, which is the root
of everything. Or is this the Para Brahma (the ultimate essence of god) “ and
again became very angry. 52.31-52.32
But
the king of Rakshasas who is a great soul, controlling the anger in his mind
which was raging like fire, recognizing Vibhishana who was the greatest among
those who carry weapons and respecting the words of Vibhishana told as
follows. 52.33
Thus ends the fifty second chapter
of Sundara Kanda which
is in the
Ramayana which is the first epic written
by Valmiki.
53.Setting fire to the tail of
Hanuman
(Ravana
convinced by the advice of Vibhishana orders that Hanuman’s tail be burnt and
he be dragged round the city. Hanuman thinks that this is a good opportunity to
see round the city during daytime and submits to this punishment. Informed
about this Sita prays the God of fire not to harm Hanuman. Hanuman does not
feel any pain and after seeing the city loosens himself from the bonds.)
The
ten headed one understanding that the words of Vibhishana are according to laws
of land , told the following to the great one who is his brother. 53.1
“What
you have told is right. To kill an emissary is condemned by all. But for this
we have to give some other punishment other than death.”
53.2
“Monkeys
consider their tail as their favorite ornament. Let its tail which is its
ornament be burnt. Let it return back with its burnt tail.
53.3
“Let
its friends, relations, its favorite ones and its relatives see it being in the
sad state of having been with an ugly
limb.”
53.4
That
king of Rakshasas ordered, “Let him be dragged with his burning tail all
through the several road junctions all over the city.”
53. 5
Those
Rakshasas whose anger had increased a lot, hearing the orders of Ravana, tied
around Hanuman’s tail torn cloths made of cotton thread. 53. 6
When
they were tying cloths on his tail, that great monkey increased in size as fast
as the forest fire. At that time they poured oil over the cloth and set fire to
it. 53.7
At
that time many Rakshasas among whom were ladies old people and children, came
there with a wish to see the burning tail of Hanuman.
53.8
That
Hanuman who was like the infant sun became extremely angry and beat the
rakshasas with his burning tail and made them fall.
53.9
That
monkey chief who was a great warrior was further imprisoned by the cruel
Rakshasas who came in hoards and started thinking as to what is to be
done. 53.10
“I can break these ropes and jump up and kill
all of them for even though I am imprisoned, these Rakshasas are not equal to
me. There is no doubt about it.” 53.
11
“If
I do like this, I who am supposed to take beneficial action to my lord, would
not be doing so. Is it not true, that these cruel people have tied me who am
supposed to run about because of their king’s order.”
53. 12
“I
am sufficient to oppose in war all these Rakshasas together but I am tolerating
all this because this would be according to the wish of Rama.”
53.13
“I
have not seen the entire city of Lanka in the night properly. It is thus
necessary for me to see the city in the daytime so that I know the secrets of
its forts. Therefore it has become necessary for me to the city once again.”
53.14
“Let the Rakshasas give me ,who has been tied
and whose tail has been set afire more trouble as they please..”
53.15
Because
of this those Rakshasas who did not
understand his mind dragged the monkey who is great and who is the chief
among monkeys with happiness and came out of the palace.
53.16
Those
Rakshasas who were wont to do cruel deeds made lot of sound by their own action
as well as by the sound of drums and conches and walked all over the town
dragging Hanuman.
53.17
Hanuman
who exterminated his enemies walked of his own
accord followed by the rakshasas and understood well the great city of
the Rakshasas. 53.18
Then
that monkey chief saw peculiar palaces, places encircled by tall walls and well
divided royal junctions.
53.19
That
monkey who was the son of wind god, saw streets filed with houses, places which
provided way to all directions, as also big avenues, small streets, places in
between these small streets and big buildings which were like clouds.
53.20
In
the junctions of roads, in the inns and in royal avenues, all the Rakshasas
announced loudly “Spy, spy”
53. 21
Ladies,
children and old people came out here and there with a wish to see that Hanuman
whose tail was set afire with glee.
53.22
Once
the end of the tail of that Hanuman caught fire those Rakshasis with ugly eyes
ran from there and informed the holy lady about this unpalatable news. 53.23
“Hey
Sita, That monkey with a red face who was talking to you is being dragged
hither and thither with his tail being set afire.”
53.24
Hearing
the news, which acted as if it was stealing her soul, that Vaidehi, who was
caught by sorrow, thought of the god of fire in her mind. 53.25
That
broad eyed lady started praying for the welfare of the monkey chief and at that
time with great devotion saluted the God of fire and prayed. 53.26
“Supposed
I had looked after my husband properly, suppose I had observed the rules of
penance properly and if I had thought in my mind of husband only, then be cool
to Hanuman.”
53.27
“If
that great one has little pity on me and not only that if I have at least a bit
of luck, then be cool to Hanuman.”
53.28
“Suppose
you know me as one as virtuous and only praying always to reach the company of
whom who is the soul of justice, then be cool to Hanuman.” 53.29
“If
the long armed, truthful and gentleman Sugreeva will help me to cross this
danger, then be cool to Hanuman.”
53.30
That
God of fire who had powerful flames, because of that (prayer of Sita) burnt
peacefully and softly so that not to harm Hanuman and as if he was informing
the doe eyed Sita. 53.31
The
God of wind who was the father of Hanuman even though Hanuman’s tail was set
afire starting slowly blowing like snow so that the holy lady is
satisfied. 53.32
When
fire was raging on his tail that monkey thought, “ why is it that this fire
which is burning well, not consuming my entire body?” 53.33
“This
appears to burn with big flames but is not creating any pain to me and it
appears to me that they are bathing the end of my tail with snow.” 53.34
“There
is no doubt and it is very clear, it is as wonderful an incident like my seeing
a mountain in the middle of the sea when I was crossing it because of the grace
of Rama.” 53.35
“Even
when the God of the sea and the Mainaka Mountain has so much interest in the
welfare of Rama, how can the god of fire not help at this stage.” 53.36
“The
God of fire is not burning me because of the kindness of Sita, the power of
Raghava and because of his friendship to my father. “. That monkey chief
further thought in his mind the future course of action for some more time
53.37
Immediately
with great speed that monkey jumped up and roared. 53.38
Then
the very famous monkey chief climbed the top of a tower, which was very tall
and was without Rakshasas.
53. 39
That
very intelligent one grew as big as a mountain and immediately assumed a very
tiny form and unloosened himself.
53.40
That
very famous monkey thus got himself from the bonds. Then seeing the huge beam
on the top of the main entrance grew as big as a mountain. 53.41
That
strong-armed son of wind god, loosening the beam with iron rings, killed all
the guards with it.
53.42
That
Hanuman who was a great expert in war was killing faced the city of Lanka and
the flames in his tail burning like garlands shone like the Sun with great many
rays. 53.43
Thus ends the fifty third chapter of Sundara Kanda which
is in the
Ramayana which is the first epic written
by Valmiki.
54.Burning of the city of Lanka
(Hanuman
decided to inflict more misery to the city of Lanka by setting fire to it. He
systematically set fire to all the houses, places and forests. He was praised
by all Gods for such a great achievement. He put out the fire of his tail by
dipping it in to the sea.)
That
monkey having succeeded in his mind’s wish, facing Lanka with lot of enthusiasm
thought as to what has to be done.
54.1
“What
is remaining undone in this place to me? What action of mine would increase the
sorrow of these Rakshasas?”
54.2
“Asoka
forest has been destroyed. Several strong Rakshasas have been killed. A part of
their army has been broken asunder. Now only destruction of their fort
remains.” 54.3
“If
I can destroy the fort with very little effort, my action would be well done
and the result would be proper to the effort done.”
54. 4
“This
fire burns with cold on my tail and so it would be proper if these great houses
are given to it and it be satisfied.”
54.5
Then
that great monkey with his burning tail, which was like the cloud with
lightning traveled above the tops of the buildings.
54.6
Fearlessly
that monkey traveled from one house to another, staring at the Rakshasas and
traveled catching hold of gardens and
houses. 54.7
That
valorous and very strong Hanuman, with enthusiasm similar to the wind God,
jumped into the house of Prahastha and set fire to it. From there he jumped and
set fire to the house of Mahaparswa similar to the fire during deluge. 54.8-54.9
That
monkey chief and resplendent great monkey similarly, jumped entered, set fire
and destroyed the palaces of Vajra Damshtra, Shuka, the intelligent Sarana and
Indrajit 54.10
Afterwards
he burnt the houses of Jambumali and Sumali. 54.11
That
greatly resplendent monkey chief then one by one set fire to the houses of
Rasmi Kethu, Surya Sathru, Hruswa karna, Damshtra, the Rakshasa called Romesa,
Yudhonmatha, Matha, the Rakshasa called Dwajagreeva, the horrible Vidyujihwa,
Hasthimukkha, Karaala, Pisacha, Sonithaksha, Kumbhakarna, Makaraksha, Yagna
Shatru, Brhma Shatru, the very bad Nikumbha, Naranthaka and Kumbha but did not
set fire to the house of Vibhishana.
54.12-54.16
That
very famous monkey chief destroyed all the wealth contained in respective
houses palaces suitable for the rich
.
54.17
That
very courageous warrior after destroying everybody’s houses reached the house
of Ravana who was the king of Rakshasas.
54.18
That
valorous Hanuman after placing the fire which was on the tip of his tail which
was burning wildly on that house which was similar to the Meru and Mandhara
mountains, which was full of all good materials, which was decorated by several
type of gems and which was the best among all the houses, roared like the
clouds at the time of deluge. 54. 19-54.20
That
fire burnt like the fire at the time of deluge joined with the wind and
increased strongly and many fold.
54. 21
Because
the wind spread that fire and mixed with air, the fire burnt wildly.. 54.22
Those
houses, which had spires, made of gold, which were inlaid with pearls and gems
and which were full of costly luxurious materials broke in to pieces. 54.23
Those
broken palaces fell to the ground similar to
the houses of saintly people which fell back to earth once the effect of
their good deeds were over. 54.24
That
time huge sound of lament arose from the Rakshasas who were running to protect
their own houses and those who have lost their courage and wealth, “ Ahoy, this
is the real fire God and it has come taking the shape of a monkey.“ 54.25
Some
ladies carrying their babies terribly scared and with disheveled hair jumped
out of those houses were completely
upset. 54.26
They,
who were falling from the sky, appeared as if they were streaks of lightning
falling from the clouds.
54.27
That
Hanuman saw those great houses made of diamond, coral, topaz, pearls and silver
as if they were melted minerals.
54. 28
The
fire was not satisfied by the grasses and pieces of wood. And similarly Hanuman
was not at all satisfied by killing of Rakshasas.
54. 29
And
the earth also did not appear to be satisfied by the Rakshasas whom Hanuman has
killed.
54.30
The
flames burnt in some places like the red flowers of Palasa trees, in some
places like the flowers of silk cotton trees and is some places like that of
Saffron. 54.31
That
great Hanuman who was extremely capable turned the entire city of Lanka in to
ash similar to Lord Rudra who burnt the three cities.
54. 32
That
fire placed by the very capable Hanuman, spread horribly, burnt further and by
spreading its flames arose from the top of the mountain on which the city of
Lanka was built. 54.33
That
fire fanned by wind after spreading from the houses, seemed to burn without
smoke and applied with the Ghee of the bodies of rakshasas spread further like
the fire at the time of deluge and seemed to touch the sky.
54.34
That
fire which had spread throughout the city of Lanka, which shined like crores of
suns, shined greatly and appeared with great sounds to break the planet earth
itself. 54.35
That
time that greatly spread fire shined with horrible light and appeared as if it was
flowers of the Palasa tree and the smoke emanating from the fire which was
about to be put off looked like the bluish thick clouds of the sky.
54.36
Various
crowds of Rakshasas and the many animal groups of the city seeing that the
houses and trees were burning, conversed together as follows,” Is it the
Devendra with his Vajrayudha? Is he Varuna? Is he the God of Wind? Is he the
Sun God? Is he the God of fire? Is he Kubhera, the God of wealth? Is he the
moon God? Is he the God of death in person? Is it the anger of the four-faced
Brahma who is the creator of all beings and who is the grand father of all
taking the shape of a monkey? Or is it the Power of Vishnu, which is
immeasurable, which is invisible, which is beyond thought and the greatest
among all which has come for the destruction of rakshasas taking the shape of a
monkey using its power of illusion which has come here?”
54.37-54.40
Then
at that time the entire city of Lanka where Rakshasas, horses, chariots,
elephants, crowds of birds, animals and trees were burning and getting
destroyed, cried loudly with open mouth and arousing great pity.
54.41
“Hey
father, hey son, hey lover, hey friend, how much sorrow and what a well grown,
pleasure filled life has been destroyed”, Thus shouted the crowd of Rakshasas
horribly making great sound
.
54.42
That
city of Lanka which became the target of the anger of Hanuman was completely
engulfed by fire and with its heroes destroyed as also full of warriors torn in to pieces became
like a city under curse.
54.43
That
great hearted Hanuman saw Lanka which was full of Rakshasas who were running
here and there out of nervousness, which was marked by the flames of raging
fire and appeared as if it was earth which was destroyed by the curse of
God. 54.44
After
destroying the city which had forests full of valuable trees and which had
several such forests which were like a garland and after killing warriors who
were very great in war that Hanuman who was the son of wind God rested happily
for some time. 54.45
That
monkey warrior chief standing firmly on the top of Trikoota Mountain with
raging flame in his tail shone like the Sun with its bevy of rays. 54.4654.
That
great Hanuman after destroying the forest which was full of many trees, after
killing those huge Rakshasas and after setting fire to many houses of Rakshasas
meditated on Rama for a moment.
54.47
At
that time all the crowds of Devas praised that son of wind God who was very
strong, who had similar speed as the
wind God, who was very intelligent and who was chief among monkey
warriors.
54.48
That
great monkey after destroying the forest, after killing several rakshasas in
war and after burning the very pretty city of Lanka appeared greatly
resplendent. 54.49
That
very strong monkey chief after setting fire to the whole city of Lanka dipped
his tail and put out the fire on it.
54.50
All
beings seeing the great monkey who was the chief among monkeys trembled
thinking him as the fire of hell. 54.
51
All
devas, great sages, Gandarwas, Vidhyadaras, Yakshas and all great beings became
endlessly happy.
54.52
Thus ends the fifty fourth chapter of Sundara Kanda which
is in the Ramayana which is the first epic
written by Valmiki.
55.Fear
of the monkey
(After
seeing the entire city burning, suddenly Hanuman feels that Sita also might
have been destroyed. He curses himself for causing such an eventuality because
of his anger .Rethinking about the several immortal happenings and overhearing
Charanas who told that Sita was alive, he decides to return after seeing Sita
once more.)
That
monkey Hanuman after burning to ashes the entire city of Lanka and seeing it
with full of Rakshasas who were running because of fear , became
thoughtful 55.1
Hanuman
became very dejected and thought, “Why did I do this action of burning the city
of Lanka,” and started hating himself.
55.2
“He
who can put off, the ebbing anger intelligently similar to a raging fire being
put off by pouring water is indeed blessed. They are very great beings.” 55.3
“Which
of those who are controlled by anger does not commit sins? When you are angry
you even kill respectful teachers. The male who is controlled by anger would
insult good people by disrespectful words.”
55.4
“Man
who is angry cannot distinguish between words which can be told and words which
should not be told. There is nothing, which should not be done by one who is
angry. In that state there is nothing which should not be told.”
55. 5
“He
is only called a “Man”, who can remove anger by patience like serpent removes
its coat.”
55.6
“I
who have burnt without thought the great Sita should be despised as a fool, one
without shame, first among sinners and traitor to the master.” 55.7
‘It
is definite that like the city of Lanka being burnt, that lady Sita would have
also been burnt and so my masters job was spoiled by my ignorant self.” 55.8
“The
purpose for which this effort has been made, has been completely destroyed for
while burning Lanka, I did not take care to save Sita.” 55.9
“This
great accomplishment ended in to a very insignificant one. There is no doubt
that because of my anger I destroyed the root of this job.”
55.10
“This
entire city has turned in to ash and I do not see any place in the city not
affected by fire. So most probably Janaki might have died.”
55.11
55.
“I feel that if that job has been destroyed due to my ignorance, then the only
option for me is to commit suicide here and now.”
55.12
“Shall
I fall in this fire which has burnt the city now? Or shall I make my body as
food to the beings living in the sea?”
55.13
“Is
it proper for me, who has spoiled all
the job, to be seen alive by Sugreeva the king of monkeys and those two who are
the greatest among males.” 55.14
“The
instability of monkeys which is famous in all the three worlds and which is an
inborn nature for them, was shown by me personally because of my bad nature of
being angry.” 55.1555.
“The
proud nature which is not under the control of intellect and which does not
allow one to have stability in natural instinct is to be despised. For even I,
who am capable of great attainment, was not allowed to protect Sita because of
my anger.” 55.16
“If
Sita dies, those two people also will die. On the death of those two people,
Sugreeva and his relatives will also die.”
55.17
“How
will Bharatha ,who loves his brother and who is the storehouse of good
qualities along with his brother Shatrugna, after hearing this news ,agree to
live further.” 55.18
“Once
the Ikshuvaku clan which is based on just action is destroyed, there is no
doubt that all their citizens would come in to the clutches of the fire of
sorrow.” 55.19
“Therefore
there is no doubt that I am one who is sick with anger, unlucky, one in whom
the effect of just action is destroyed and one who destroys the world.” 55.20
Hanuman
who was thinking thus suddenly thought that there is a necessity to think of
some good effects that happened to him and started thinking once again in
detail. 55. 21
“Possibly she who is very pretty and she who
does only good for others, has escaped because of her immortal powers and would
not have been destroyed. After all fire cannot destroy fire.”
55.22
“She
who is the wife of the resplendent personification of just action would have
been saved by her virtue only and that
lady cannot even be touched by fire.” 55. 23
“Perhaps
because of that, that fire whose nature is normally to burn due to the power of Rama and virtue of Vaidehi is not
burning me now.” 55.24
“How
can she who is the wife of Rama who has stolen his mind, who is like God to the
three Bharatha brothers, be ever destroyed.”
55.25
“How
is it that this fire, which has never proved ineffective, which is very
powerful, which is personification of burning, did not even burn my tail? How
can it then burn the lady Sita?”
55.26
Apart
from this , Hanuman thought of the Mainaka Mountain rising up from the middle
of the sea and then suddenly, was filled with wonder about one happening. 55.27
“That
holy lady by her virtue, truth, and unmatchable love towards her husband can
even burn fire itself. How can fire touch such a person like her?” 55. 28
When
Hanuman was thus thinking about the greatness of the holy lady, he heard the
words Of Charanas who are the singers of praise in heaven. 55.29
“What
to say, a very great valorous deed has been performed by Hanuman by horribly
setting fire to the residences of Rakshasas.”
55.30
“This
city of Lanka sounded as if its palaces, walls and towers along with the caves
inside the mountains were shouting and it is also filled with wail of running
Rakshasis, children and old people and also the tumultuous sound of its
citizens is booming. It has been completely burnt but the wonderful thing to us
is that Janaki is spotless and has not been burnt.” 55.31-55.32
That
Hanuman because of the various thoughts (proofs) in his mind, the good effects
he was seeing and words of Charanas became very happy. 55. 33
Then
the monkey though he knew that the princess was out of danger, wanted to see
her once more and decided to return after the wishes of his mind are
satisfied. 55.34
Thus
ends the fifty fifth chapter of Sundara
Kanda which
is in the
Ramayana which is the first epic written
by Valmiki.
56.Crossing of sea from Lanka
(Hanuman
took leave of Janaki and climbed to the top of Lamba Mountain, preparing
himself to cross the ocean. He assumed his very big form and rose from the
mountain to the north)
Hanuman
saluted Janaki who was sitting below the Simshuba tree unperturbed and told
her, “I am happy to see that you are safe. And I am able to see you again by
the grace of God.” 56.1 Then
Sita seeing him, who has come again near her, told again some words which
exhibited her love towards her husband. 56. 2
“Hey
destroyer of enemies, you are the only suitable one, to get good results for this job as per your
desire. Your strength is bound to be praised.” 56.3
“For
that Kakustha prince Rama who can destroy all enemies, the only thing proper is
for him to turn the city of Lanka upside down by his arrows and take me with
him.” 56.4
“So
you have to tell such words to him so that
that great warrior wins his enemies in war and also such that the words are suited to a
great soul like him.” 56. 5
Hanuman
after hearing her words, which were meaningful, which were logical and which
were full of love , replied her in one sentence. 56.6
“That
Kakustha who is going to win over his enemies and who is going to wipe away
your sorrow is soon going to come here surrounded by armies of monkeys and
bears.” 56.7
After
consoling Vaidehi thus, Hanuman prepared for the return and bid farewell to Vaidehi.
56.8
Afterwards,
that monkey chief who is the killer of
his enemies, with great
enthusiasm to see his lord climbed the great Arishta Mountain. 56.9
Hanuman
the son of wind God climbed with happiness on that mountain, which had dense
forests having tall Padmaka trees, which had clouds engulfed in between its
peaks, which appeared as if has just woken up by the rays of Sun and appeared
as if it was wearing the Dhothi and Uthariya (shoulder cloth), which appeared
as if it was staring because of the several protruding minerals because they
appeared as their eyes, which appeared as if it was a mountain chanting Vedas
because of the sweet sounds resembling the shruthi of music made by the several
spring waters of the mountain, Which appeared as if, it was a sage blessing the
viewer because of the tall dense Devadaru trees, Which was echoing the great
sounds of waterfalls , which appeared as if it was shaking because of the black
autumn clouds, which appeared as if it was whistling because of the shaking
flute like bamboos, which appeared it as if it was hissing due to jealousy
because of the great snakes in it, which
appeared it as it was very many sages in trance because of the snow filled
caves(all their organs are closed) , which had several small hills surrounding
resembling pieces of clouds because of which it appeared if steps are taken to
conquer, which had series of peaks which made it look like yawning and staring
at the sky, which was shining because of
its several caves and several peaks arranged differently, which was surrounded
by trees like coconut, Palmyra, Maruth and bamboo, which was decorated by
several flowering ornamental climbers spread everywhere, which was filled with
various types of animals, which was decorated by the springs of several
minerals, which had large number of springs, which was populated by sages,
Gandarwas, Yakshas, Kinnaras and Nagas,
which had many uprooted climbers and trees, which had many caves in which lions
lived, which was populated by tigers and which had many trees with tasty fruits
and tubers.
56.10-56.21
In
the pretty mountain valleys those rocks on which Hanuman stepped with firmness
broke in to pieces and fell making lot of sound.
56. 22
That
great monkey after climbing the great mountain deciding to go from the south to
north started growing up in size.
56.23
The
valorous son of wind, after climbing to the top of the mountain, saw the ocean
filled with fishes and snakes.
56.24
That
monkey warrior who was the son of Wind god started from the south to north like
the wind traveling in the sky.
36.25
Then
that great mountain trampled heavily by the monkey ,made huge sounds because of
its Bhoothas, shaking peaks and breaking trees and also suddenly was pushed
down inside the earth.
35.26
The
trees with flowers broken by the speed of the thighs of Hanuman broke in to
pieces and fell on to the earth like they were cut by the holy wheel
(Chakra). 35.27
The
roar of those greatly strong lions, which were suffering and came out of the
caves, was heard breaking the sky.
36.28
The
Vidhyadara ladies with loosened dresses and shuffled ornaments suddenly came
out of the mountain. 36.29
Those
very thick and strong great snakes with their heads and necks were crushed and
fell trampled spiting poison.
36. 30
Then
the Kinnaras, Nagas, Gandarwas, Yakshas and Vidhyadaras left the great mountain
and went and stood in the sky.
36.31
That
very pretty mountain being attacked by the monkey sunk to the world below along
with its tall trees and peaks.
56.32
That
mountain which was ten yojanas broad and thirty yojanas tall became equal to
the ground level.
56.33
Making
up his mind to cross the horrible salt sea along with shores being touched by
waves that monkey effortlessly rose on to the sky. 56.34
Thus
ends the fifty- sixth chapter of Sundara Kanda which
is in the
Ramayana which is the first epic written by Valmiki.
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