Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Aranya Kanda – Khara and Dhooshana gets annoyed listening to the daring message of Rama

 

Chapter – 18– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Aranya Kanda– Khara and Dhooshana gets annoyed listening to the daring message of Rama

 

Rama coiled his matted hair locks on the pinnacle of the head after wielding the formidable bow, the array of demons seemed like the collection of snakes in the mountain of emerald challenging against the streaks of lightning, Rama tied the quiver on his waist, holding bow and arrow in his powerful arms aiming at the enemies, he stared at the enemies like the lion prepared to pounce upon the herd of elephants. The haughty demons approached Rama cheering “capture him! Capture him!” as if nearing the blazing sun. The demons who appeared with vicious weapons could not release their weapons against Rama, they became powerless before the Lord. Khara and Dhooshana ordered his men “The two princes are the ornament of the human race, don’t leave them. We have seen Naga, deities, humans, Rishis, and Sages in this part of Panchavati, and we have eradicated many lives, honestly, we have not seen such a charming prince in our lives, even though he disfigured our sister, he does not deserve death punishment, he is an extraordinary human being.” Khara and Dhushana instructed his men to deliver a message to Rama “Surrender to us at once, or leave the forest with your wife and brother.” Rama replied to the messengers smilingly “Oh! Fools, we are Kshatriyas, born to fight against enemies. We conduct expeditions to the woods hunting for animals, and we are well prepared to hunt down the demons like you too. We don’t get intimidated by the tactics of our enemies or do not flee back at the strength of our enemies, we would face the enemies with courage and meet death on the battlefield. Though we are humans, we have been born to eradicate the haughty demons on Earth. You all look youthful, but no power is vested in you, so go back to your homes and save your lives. I don’t kill enemies who flee from the battleground, any way you have brought this fight with me, hence I do not leave my enemies without showing my compassion to them.” The messengers returned with the message of Rama, that was infuriated Khara and Dhushana.

 

Kodhanda Kadina Chadayi Sira Jata Joota Bandhath Soha Kyo | Marakatha Sayala Par Laratha Dhamini Koti Soau Juga  Bhujaga Jyo || Kati Kasi Nishanga Bisala Bhuja Gahi Chapa Bisikha Sudhari Kai | Chithavath Manahu Mrigaraj Prabhu Gajaraja Ghata Nihari Kai ||

Ayi Gaye Bagamela Dharahu Dharahu Dhavath Subhat | Jatha Biloki Akela Bala Rabihi Gherath Dhanuja ||

Prabhu Biloki Sara Sakahi Na Dari | Thakitha Bhayi Rajanichara Dhari || Sachiva Boli Bole Khara Dhooshana | Yaha Koau Nripabalak Nara Bhooshan || Naga Asura Sura Nara Muni Jethe | Dhekhe Jithe Hathe  Ham Kethe || Ham Bhari Janma  Sunahu Sab Bhayi | Dhekhi Nahi Asi Sundharathayi || Jadhdhyapi Bhagini Keenhi Kuroopa | Badha Layaka Nahi Purusha Anoopa || Dhehu Thurath Nija Nari Dhurayi | Jiath Bhavan Jahu Dhau Bhayi || Mora Kaha Thumha Thahi Sunavahu | Thasu Bachana Suni Aathura Aavahu || Dhoothanha Kaha Rama San Jayi | Sunatha Rama Bole  Musukayi ||Hama Cchathri Mrigaya Bana Karahi | Thumha Se Khala Mriga  Khojath Phirahi || Ripu Balavanth Dhekhi Nahi Darahi | Yek Bar Kalahu San Larahi || Jadhdhyapi Manuja Dhanuja Kula  Dhalak | Muni Palaka Khala Salaka Balaka || Jau Na  Hoyi Bala Ghar Phiri Jahu | Samara Bimukha Mei Hathau Na Kahu || Rana Chadi Karia Kapata Chathurayi | Ripu Par Kripa Parama Kadharayi || Dhoothanha Jayi Thurath Sab Kaheau| Suni Khara Dhooshana Ura Athi Dhaheau ||