Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Bala Kanda – Rama and Lakshman protects the grand fire sacrifice of Sage Vishwamithra – killed Subhahu and army of demons in the battle – Mareecha struck with the spear was thrown several miles away from the sea-shore

 

Chapter – 203– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Bala Kanda - Rama and Lakshman protects the grand fire sacrifice of Sage Vishwamithra – killed Subhahu and army of demons in the battle – Mareecha struck with the spear was thrown several miles away from the sea-shore

 

Sage Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Mune, on their way to the hermitage, Maharishi Vishwamithra imparted vast knowledge in Astra and Shastra to Rama and Lakshman, along with the sacred hymns of Bala and Athibala to conquer hunger and thirst, finally they have arrived at the site of hermitages were group of Rishis, sages, and twice-born with their families settled. Rama and Lakshmana were reverentially received by them to the hermitage offered fiber roots and fruits as supper. It was the time-of-day break, the Lord of Raghu appealed the Sages to carry out their rites and fire sacrifices without any apprehension, thus all the Sages assembled and began the grand fire sacrifices which were planned to continue for several days without a break for the welfare of the Universe and its living beings, as an essential part of the rite they have offered various oblations in the sacrificial fire to please the deities, while Rama and Lakshmana safeguarding the hermitage and its surroundings. Soon, the demons Mareecha and Subhahu along with their army demons rushed to the site, with an attempt to disrupt the fire sacrifice, a brutal battle began  with Rama, Lakshman, and the demons, in the process Mareecha was struck with the spear by Rama, that heaved Mareecha to some eight hundred miles away from the seashore, Lakshman destroyed the army of demons, while Rama struck the demon Subhahu with the Agneyasthra, and killed the demon. Thus, Rama and Lakshmana destroyed the entire demons, finally the fear of the twice-born and sages of were eliminated.   The deities and Rishis were highly pleased and showered flowers upon them. Further, Lord of Raghu stayed with the twice-born and the families, in the assembling of Sages for a while, during this period of time, the twice-born and Sages described various legends from scriptures and Veda, with great devotion and enthusiasm, the supreme Lord who is the essence of Veda and scriptures, dutifully listened to them. One day Sage Vishwamithra called for Rama and Lakshman and said “Oh! Raghukula Natha, I have heard about Dhanush Yajja held in the Kingdom of Mithila, we shall proceed to witness it.” Thus, Sage Vishwamithra along with Rama and Lakshman proceeded to Mithila, on their way, they have reached a place where they found a deserted hermitage, no living creatures in the vicinity gave out a strange appearance. Suddenly, Rama noticed a huge rock before the hermitage and enquired the Sage who described the story behind it elaborately.”

 

Ayudha Sarba Samarppi Kai Prabhu Nija Ashrama Aani | Kandhamoola Phala Bhojana Dheenha  Bhagathi Hitha Jani ||

 Pratha Kaha Muni San Raghurayi | Nirbhaya Jagya Karahu Thumha Jayi ||Homa Karana Lage  Muni JJari | Aapu Rahe  Makha Ki Rakhavari || Suni Mareecha Nisachara Krohi | Lai Sahaya Dhava Munidhrohi || Binu Phara Bana Rama Thehi Mara | Sath Jojana Ga Sagara Para || Pavaka Sar Subahu PUni Mara | Anuja  Nisachara Kataku Sandhara || Mari Asura  Dhvija  Nirbhayakari | Asthuthi Karahi Deva Muni  Jjari || Thaha Puni Kacchuka Dhivasa Dhivasa Raghuraya | Rahe Keenhi Bipranha Par Dhaya || Bhagathi Hethu Bahu Katha  Purana | Kahe Bipra Jadhdhyapi Prabhu Jana || Thab Muni Sadhar Kaha Bujjayi | Charitha Yek Prabhu Dhekhia Jayi || Dhanushajagya Suni Raghukula Natha | Harashi Chale  Munibara Ke Satha || Ashrama Yek Dheekh Maga Mahi | Khaga Mriga  Jeevajanthu Thaha Nahi || Poocha Munihi Sila Prabhu Dhekhi | Sakala Katha  Muni Kaha Biseshi ||