Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Vibheeshana explains the amusement of celestial Apsara and Gandharvas in the fortress of Ravana

 

Chapter - 13– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Vibheeshana explains the amusement of celestial Apsara and Gandharvas in the fortress of Ravana

 

Hanuman spoke “oh! Prabho, Sri Ramachandra, the moon is your beloved servant, hence he has enshrined your image on his heart that appears as a dark patch on the chest of the moon.” Lord Rama smiled at the description of the son of Vayu/Pavanathanaya, stared toward the south, the compassionate Lord spoke “Oh! Vibheeshana, look at the clouds gathering at a great speed towards the southern quarter and the lightning flashes are all over, the lowering clouds may pour down heavily, I expect heavy hail-storm.” Vibheeshana replied “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Kripala, there is no lightning or mass of clouds, it is the grand amusement hall situated on the top of the fortress of Ravana, that hosts the dance and music of celestial apsaras and Gandharvas for Ravana. This stunning hall is decorated with the large dome-shaped umbrella above the head of Ravana gives out the appearance of a cluster of clouds. Oh! Lord of Gandharva, the ear ornaments, and the jewels adorned on the body of Devi Mandodhari who is seated next to Ravana give out the appearance of a flash of lightning, and the sounds of cymbals, drum beats, and the sweet music of Gandharvas resemble the rumbling noises.” Rama smiled perceiving the arrogance of Ravana, he fastened the bow and added an arrow on the string.

 

Kaha Hanumantha Sunahu Prabhu Sasi Thumhara Priya Dhasa | Thava Moorathi Bidhu Ura  Basathi Soyi Syamatha Aabasa ||

Pavanathanaya Ke Bachana Suni Bihase Ramu Sujana | Dhacchina Dhisi Avaloki Prabhu Bole  Kripanidhana ||

Dhekhu Bibeeshana Dhacchina Aasa | Ghana Ghamanda  Dhamini Bilasa || Madhura Madhura  Garajayi Ghana Ghora | Hoyi Brishti Jani Upala Kadora || Kahatha Bibeeshana Sunahu Kripala | Hoyi Na  Thaditha Na Baridha Mala || Lanka Sikhara Upara Aagara | Thaha Dhasakandhara Dhekha Akhara || Cchathra Meghadambara  Sira Dhari | Soyi Janu Jaladha Ghata Athikari || Mandhodhari Shravana Thadanka | Soyi Prabhu Janu Dhamini Dhamka || Bajahi Thala Mridhanga Anoopa | Soyi Rava  Madhura Sunahu Surabhoopa || Prabhu Musukana Samujji Abhimana | Chapa Chadayi Bana  Sandhana ||