Chapter -8 – Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka
Kanda – Ravana’s apprehensions about the strength of his enemies and the ignorance
of his ministers
Devi Mandodhari fell at the feet of Ravana,
tears overflowing down the cheeks, her limbs were quivering in fear, she spoke
with folded hands “Oh! Beloved Lord, kindly worships Lord Raghu, leave animosity
against him, so that my union with you would achieve eternity.” Ravana raised
Devi Mandodhari, daughter of Maya from the ground, and began to praise his might
“Oh! Darling, you are besieged with fear and anxiousness, tell me who is there
in this world possessed equal might of mine? I have conquered deities,
Varuna/Lord of rain, Kubera/Lord of wealth, Vayu/Lord of wind, Yama/Lord of
death, and guardians of all the directions. All the deities, humans, demons, are
under my control, then why do you feel alarmed?” Thus, Ravana assured Devi Mandodhari
in many ways, pacified her, and returned to the assembly. Devi Mandodhari realized
that the destiny of her husband has turned against him, the death is
awaiting him eagerly. Ravana spoke in the assembly “Oh! Ministers, advise me
how can we retreat our enemies?” the ministers were confused and overconfident
of the might of their King replied in chorus “Oh! Lord, why are you so concerned
about our enemies? These humans, Vanaras, and bears would contribute a sumptuous
meal for us.”
Asa Kahi
Nayana Neera Bhari Gadhi Padha
Kampitha Gatha | Natha Bhajahu Raghunathahi Achala Hoyi Ahivatha ||
Thab Ravana Mayasutha Udayi | Kahai Laga
Khal Nija Prabhuthayi || Sunu Thai Priya
Britha Bhaya Mana | Jaga Jodha Ko Mohi Samana || Baruna Kubera Pavana Jama Kala
| Bujabala Jitheau Sakala Dhigpala ||
Dheva Dhanuja Nara Sab Basa More |
Kavana Hethu Upaja Bhaya Thore || Nana Bidhi Thehi Kahesi Bujjayi | Sabha
Bahori Baita So Jayi || Mandhodhari Hridhaya Asa Jana | Kala Basya Upaja
Abhimana || Sabha Aayi Manthrinha Thehi
Booja | Karaba Kavana Bidhi Ripu Sai Joojja || Kahahi Sachiva Sunu Nisichara Naha | Bar Bar Prabhu Poochahu
Kaha || Kahahu Kavana Bhaya Karia Bichara | Nara Kapi Bhalu Aahara Hamara ||
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