SRI #RAGHAVENDRA SWAMY’S
SRI #RAMACHARITRYA #MANJARI
(ಶ್ರೀ #ರಾಘವೆಂದ್ರಸ್ವಾಮಿ
ವಿರಚಿತ “#ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮಚಾರಿತ್ರ್ಯ ಮಂಜರಿ”)
The zest of #Ravana/ರಾವಣನ ಚಾಪಲ್ಯ
It was past midnight when cool breeze with a pleasant
fragrance started blowing across Lanka, aggravating the lust and crave in
Ravana to romance with Vedavati in the guise of #Seetha Devi. The sensuousness
in his wicked mind began burning Ravana so much that he quickly got up from the
bed and like a blind person groping, he literally ran towards Ashokavana.
Several charming women ran around him holding fans and umbrellas, lanterns and
flags. Some of those women were semi-conscious owing to the influence of
intoxicants and sleep. Most of them were unable to balance their steps or the
body as they followed Ravana to Ashokavana.
Mystic Seetha noticed Ravana from a distance. Her face
turned pale and her mien began trembling. She was wearing dusty sari. She tried
to cover her stomach amidst the two thighs. She turned her back to Ravana as he
entered Ashokavana.
Sensuous Ravana addressed mystic Seetha in a low,
pleasant and cool voice: “Oh Seetha! I presume that you are none other than
Rama Devi living in the naval of Lord Narayana. Oh charming star! Take a look
at the astounding wealth I have and the radiant youth I possess. Being an
ordinary human, how do you think Rama will ever be able to find you? Even if he
happens to see you, how can he think of relieving you from my clutches? Discard
Rama who is doing penance and be my beloved. By doing so, you will be the sole
owner of whatever I own in this universe. If you become my wife, your father
Janaka will be my father-in-law and I will honor him with more states and
wealth.”
Seetha replied: “How the light of glow worm be
compared with sunlight? Being the beloved wife of Rama, you can never dream of
having me. Being a descendant of Pulastya dynasty, you have forgotten the
basics of custom and tradition, culture and character. Longing for others’ wife
is detrimental to all your welfare and wealth. I will pardon you if you
surrender to Rama, who will also excuse you because he is an ocean of empathy
and kindness. You are just withstanding the pain that Manmatha, the God of
Love, is causing to you now. But, you will not be able to bear the pain when
the sharp arrows of #Rama and #Lakshmana cut your body into pieces. There is no
doubt that Rama will provide you with the eternal sleep. I will never be
influenced by your words or inducements. Like the Lions kill greyhounds, golden
eagle kills snakes, Rama will soon butcher you. I am capable of killing you
just now. But, I do not have the permission of Rama to do so. Moreover, you
should be killed by Rama alone.”
Ravana lost his temper and said: “In such an event, I
will consume you during breakfast in the morning.” #Mandodari, who was there
with Ravana, consoled Seetha Devi symbolically with her eyes and asked to #Ravana
to return. Ravana instructed the female demon guards around Seetha to try all
their tricks to covert the mind of Seetha.
After Ravana briskly returned, the female demons, more
due to the fear of getting punished by Ravana than with any conviction, began
praising Ravana and tried to convince Seetha to agree to the offer of Ravana.
The dream of Trijata to be narrated in the next
episode.
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