SRI #RAGHAVENDRA SWAMY’S
SRI #RAMACHARITRYA #MANJARI
(ಶ್ರೀ #ರಾಘವೆಂದ್ರಸ್ವಾಮಿ
ವಿರಚಿತ “#ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮಚಾರಿತ್ರ್ಯ ಮಂಜರಿ”)
Akshakumara, who was killed by Hanumantha, was among
the strongest demons of Lanka. After Ravana, even though Kumbhakarna was strong
and highly dangerous, he was not such a huge threat because he was always
sleeping and none bothered about waking him up, albeit till the final stages of
Rama’s destruction of Lanka; therefore, after Ravana, Indrajitu, eldest son and
prince of Lanka, was very popular for his skills of war, especially the
deceitful mystic war. Next to Indrajitu, in terms of strength and valor, was
Akshakumara. To force Ravana to send Indrajitu to war field, Hanumantha thought
that killing of Akshakumara was essential. Accordingly, Hanumatha killed
Akshakumara after allowing him to display all his war skills. Hanumantha also
decided not to kill Indrajitu and not allow Indrajitu to overtake him.
The death of Akshakumara at the hands of #Hanumantha
created a storm of questions and confusion in the mind of Ravana. He was not
aware of any Monkey capable of killing Akshakumara, which was as good as
nullifying a major chunk of the army of Ravana. Now, Ravana summoned Indrajitu
and told him: “My dear son, the three worlds are aware of your power, strength
and bravery. You have defeated Indra quite easily, without any fuss or sweat. There
is no Astra or Shastra you are unaware of. You can fire the fiercest arrow and
subdue any arrow shot by the enemy. I request you to quickly go and somehow
catch that wild monkey alive and bring it here. You should be very cautious and
alert because this monkey seems to be very dangerous and more powerful than the
likes of Vali, Sugreeva or even Jambavant. You should not allow that monkey to
overpower you.”
Indrajitu rode on a chariot driven by wild tuskers.
Apart from several bows, quivers and arrows, the chariot of Indrajitu was
equipped with all kinds of war weapons. Unlike normal newborns which cry at the
time of birth, Indrajitu produced a sound that was reminiscent of thunder
stroke. Therefore, he was named Meghanada or sound of clouds.
Indrajitu landed near the main entrance of Ashokavana,
where Hanumantha was waiting for someone to come and confront him. He saw
Indrajitu and he was mentally prepared for that moment. Hanumantha thought that
he would get bundled by Indrajitu so that he could meet Ravana and convey the
message of Ravana.
#Indrajitu, initially tried his best to unnerve
Hanumantha but was totally unsuccessful. Indrajitu then fired Brahmastra to
bind Hanumantha. Hanumantha had been blessed by Lord Brahma with a boon that
would protect Hanumantha and would not harm him or kill him in war. Hanumantha
knew that boon but did not want to dishonor Brahma. Therefore, he pretended as
though he had been bound by Brahmastra. As soon as Hanumantha fell on the
ground, unaware of the power of Brahmastra, the demon soldiers began tying
Hanumantha with ropes and chains. It was being disrespectful to Brahma and therefore
the shackles of that sacred arrow immediately got released. Hanumantha became
aware of this but pretended as though he was still under the influence of
Brahmastra. Indrajitu was furious with demon soldiers for their foolish act but
felt happy that Hanumantha had not realized the reality. Hanumantha was then
taken in a procession through Lanka thoroughfares to the palace of Ravana.
Hanuman’s advice to Ravana will be narrated in the
next episode.
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