SRI RAGHAVENDRA SWAMY’S
SRI RAMACHARITRYA MANJARI
(ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೆಂದ್ರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವಿರಚಿತ “ಶ್ರೀ
ರಾಮಚಾರಿತ್ರ್ಯ ಮಂಜರಿ)
Trouble from Ayomukhi and Kabandha overcome/
ಅಯೋಮುಖಿ ಮತ್ತು ಕಬಂಧರ ಉಪಟಳವನ್ನು ನೀಗಿಸಿದುದು
ಕಬಂಧಂ ಘ್ನನ್ ಮಾಂ ಅವೇತ್ – (ಸುರೇಂದ್ರಭೃತ್ಯಂ
ದನುನಾಮಕಂ ಗಂಧರ್ವಂ ಕಬಂಧದೇಹಾದ್ವಿಮೋಚಿತವಾನ್)
KabanDham Ghnan mAm avEt - (SurEndraBhrutyam danunAmakam GanDharvam
KabanDhadEhAdvimOchitavAn):
Srirama and Lakshmana spent that night in Janasthan
and began their journey the next morning towards the west. They crossed several
forests and moved towards south from there. They entered a forest known as
Krauncharanya, which was about six miles from Janasthan, and searched for
Seetha there. Again, they proceeded in the eastern direction. After covering
about six miles in that direction, they saw the Ashram of sage Matanga. Very
close to that Ashram, they saw a huge cave. Near that cave, there lived a
female demon named Ayomukhi. Immediately on seeing Lakshmana, that female demon
told: “Oh handsome, you are my beloved. Roam about with me for as long as you
want.” She went on to pull the necklace that Lakshmana was wearing. Infuriated
by this unexpected impediment, Lakshmana took out his sword and cut the nose
and ears of Ayomukhi, who screamed awkwardly and fled from that place in utter
fear.
Danugandharva relieved from the curse/ದನುಗಂಧರ್ವನ ಶಾಪವಿಮೋಚನ
After travelling a little distance, Lakshmana told
Rama: “Brother, my left shoulder is palpitating. My mind is sensing some fear. Although
bad omens are appearing, they are disappearing almost instantly. This is what
is being indicated by the bird that is singing on that tree.” Immediately, Rama
and Lakshmana became alert to face any trouble that may fall on them in any
manner. Suddenly, they heard an ear-cracking horrible roar. Within a moment,
there appeared a very gigantic person with a very huge chest but without a
head. The demon had long arms and large legs. He was stretching his two arms as
he was rushing towards Rama and Lakshmana. This strange figure had its head in
the stomach and the body was covered with long and sharp hairs. He was
swallowing lions, tigers, deer and other animals which came within the reach of
his outstretched arms. In the face that occupied his stomach, he had wide eyes.
He was standing in the way of Srirama. The two brothers saw him from almost six
miles away. He stretched his arms and caught Rama and Lakshmana in his palms
from a distance of six miles. He started torturing Lakshmana, who told Rama
that he was unable to bear the pain. Lakshmana told Rama: “Brother, I will
sacrifice my life by becoming the food of this demon. You can escape from here
so that you may see Seetha one day or the other. Please rule over the kingdom
of Ayodhya along with Seetha. But, please do not forget me then.” Srirama
replied: “Do not be afraid, my brother.”
The demon now opened his mouth to state: “You are both carrying swords
and bows. Who are you? Why have come to this forest? I have got some good food
after a long time. I will swallow after you reply.” Srirama pretended as though
he was shocked and frightened. He told Lakshmana: “Lakshmana, providence is
stronger than our physical power, knowledge of Astras and bravery. At the
moment, I think the providence is just against us.” The demon roared again: “The
same providence has presented you both to me as prey.” He was trying to take
his palm near the mouth, when Lakshmana said: “Brother, this is not the time to
keep quiet. Let his cut his shoulders with our sword. If we delay, he may
quickly swallow us.” After hearing this threat, the demon hastened and hurried
to ensure his safety before any untoward think occurred. However, Rama and
Lakshmana acted swiftly, drew their swords and cut the shoulders. A flood of
blood appeared there from the body of that demon. He fell on the ground,
grumbled and moaned in pain. He was perturbed and distressed. As demanded by
the demon, Lakshmana briefly
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