Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The description of the battle between Vanaras and demons

 

Chapter - 81– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The description of the battle between Vanaras and demons

 

Rama spoke pleasantly “Oh! Dear friend, Vibheeshana, whoever possesses the chariot of vows, pieties, and austerities can conquer the mighty and invisible foe known as an attachment to worldly matters and bondage.” Vibheeshana clasped the feet of Raghunandhan in extreme joy “Oh! Prabho, you have utilized this opportunity to impart the highest of wisdom, Oh! Prabho, you are an embodiment of bliss and knowledge.” On the battlefield, Ravana shrieked at Vanaras to meet their fate in the hands of dreadful demons, while Angadha, Hanuman like mighty warriors were all prepared to battle against them, soon a fierce battle broke out between Vanaras and demons. The deities, Siddhas, Lord Bhrama, celestials arrived to witness the battle between Rama and Ravana. Lord Mahadeva spoke “Oh! Devi Uma, I was also among the deities to witness the glorious war between Rama and Ravana.” The deities eulogized the valor and virtues of Rama, both the demons and Vanaras were maddened with the passion to battle against each other, the Vanaras and bears led the war field with the grace of Lord Sri Ramachandra. They tore each other in vengeance, caught the enemies on leg and thrashed on the ground, showered rocks and trees on each other, they caught the enemies and ripped off their limbs, the bears and Vanaras killed several demons and buried under the sand. The Vanaras and bears resembled the death who desperately fought against the demons.

 

Maha Ajaya Samsara Ripu Jeethi Sakayi So Beera | Jake Asa Ratha Hoyi Dhrida Sunahu Sakha Mathidheera || Suni Prabhu Bachana Bibeeshana Harashi Gahe Padhakanjja | Yehi Misa Mohi Upadhesahu Ramakripa Sukha Punjja | Utha Pachara Dhasakandhara Itha Angadha Hanumana | Laratha Nisachara Bhalu Kapi Kari Nija Nija Prabhu Aana ||

Sura Bhramadhi Sidhdha Muni Nana | Dhekhatha Rana Nabha Chade Bimana || Hamahu Uma Rahe Thehi Sanga | Dhekhatha Ramacharitha Ranaranga || Subhata Samara Rasa Dhuhu Dhisi Mathe | Kapi Jayaseela Ramabala  Thathe || Yek Yek San Bhirahi Pacharahi | Yekanha Yek Mardhi Mahi Parahi || Marahi Katahi Dharahi Paccharahi | Seesa Thori Seesanha san Marahi || Udhara Bidharahi Bhuja  Uparahi | Gahi Padha Avani Pataki Bhata Darahi || Nisichara Bhata Mahi Gadahi Bhalu | Oopara Dari Dhehi Bahu Balu || Beera Balimukha Judhdha Birudhdhe | Dhekhiatha Bipula Kala Janu  Krudhdhe ||