Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Lakshmana’s battle against Ravana

 

Chapter - 83– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Lakshmana’s battle against Ravana

 

Ravana wielded on ten bows on each pair of hands, showered arrows that flew like serpents on the air, soon the arrows crammed on the Earth, and the eight quarters leaving no space to run for the Vanaras and bears who were cried in panic “Oh ! Prabho, Sri Ramachandra, Oh! Karunasindhu, Oh! Raghuveera, Oh! Arththabandhu, Oh! Janarakshaka, Oh! Hare,” listening to the pathetic cries of Vanaras and bears, Lakshman wielded on bow and arrow bowed his head to Lord Rama, and hurried in extreme fury to the battlefield. Lakshman shrieked at Ravana “Oh! Wicked demon, you are aiming at the Vanaras and bears, look at me I am your death standing before your eyes.” Ravana yelled back “Oh! Hermit, I was looking for you all days, slayer of my son, today I will pacify my heart by killing you.” Thus, Ravana showered arrows on Lakshman was cut into several pieces with the powerful arrows. Soon Ravana hurled several thousands of vicious weapons on Lakshman was torn into pieces exactly the size of sesame seeds. Lakshman aimed at the Ravana’s charioteer and the chariot and crushed them into pieces, and each of the ten heads of Ravana was transfixed with hundreds of arrows, resembled the serpents darting to their way back to mountains. Lakshman shot hundreds of arrows on the chest of Ravana, which toppled him on the ground with a large thud and lost consciousness. Soon, Ravana regained consciousness and hurled the Asthra bestowed by Lord Bhrama.

Sandhani Dhanu Sara Nikara Cchadesi Uraga Jimi Udi Lagahi | Rahe Poori Sara Dharani Gagana Dhisi Bidhisi Kaha Kapi Bhagahi || Bhayo Athi Kolahala Bikala Kapidhala Bhalu Bolahi Aathure | Raghubeera Karuna Sindhu Aaratha Bandhu Jana Racchaka Hare ||

 Nijadhala Bikala Dhekhi Kati Kasi Nishanga Dhanu Hath | Lacchimana Chale Krudhdha Hoyi Nayi Ramapadha Matha ||

Re Khala Ka Marasi Kapi Bhalu| Mohi Biloku Thora Mei Kalu || Khojatha Raheau Thohi Suthaghathi | Aaju Nipathi Judavau Cchathi|| Asa Kahi Cchadesi Bana Prachanda | Lacchimana  Kiye Sakala Sath Khanda || Kotinha Aayudha Ravana Dare | Thila Pravana Kari Kati Nivare || Puni Nija Bananha Keenha Prahara | Syandhanu Bhanji Sarathi Mara || Satha Satha Sara Mare Dhasa Bhala | Giri Sringanha Janu Prabisahi Byala || Puni Satha Sara Mara Ura Mahi | Pareau DharaniThala Sudhi Kacchu Nahi || Uda Prabala Puni Mooruccha  Jagi | Cchadisi Bhrama Dheenhi Jo Sagi ||