Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The description of the battle between Rama and Kumbhakarnna

 

Chapter - 70– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The description of the battle between Rama and Kumbhakarnna

 

Kumbhakarnna produced a loud roar and started to seize the Vanaras on their leg and thrashed them on the ground, like an untamed elephant. Immediately flocks of Vanaras fled into different directions like the herd of sheep disappears at the sight of wolves. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Bhavani, the Vanaras, and bears shrieked in terror, calling for help “Oh! Rama, Oh! Kharari, Oh! Pranatharththihari, Oh! Bhagavan, dispeller of grief, kindly protects us from the dreadful demons resemble famine that engulfs the kingdom, kindly protects us.” The moment Rama heard the pitiful cries of the Vanaras and bears, he rushed to the battleground wielded in bow and arrows, followed by several thousands of warriors. Rama showered multitudes of arrows aiming at the huge body of Kumbhakarnna were pierced his body and disappeared in the sky, he withered in pain and advanced in a great fury, the mountains and earth quivered while he was walking. Kumbhakarnna plucked a mountain and hurled against the Lord, but the arrows of Lord Raghu tore the mountain into pieces and cut off his both arms, resembled Mount Mandhara without wings, he cast a fierce look upon Lord Rama as if he was ready to devour the three spheres.

Mahanadha Kari Garja Koti Koti  Gahi Keesa | Mahi Patakayi Gajaraja Iva Sapatha Karayi Dhasaseesa ||

Bhage Bhalu Balimukha Jootha | Briku Biloki Jimi Mesha Barootha || Chale Bhagi Kapi Bhalu Bhavani | Bikala Pukaraatha Aaratha Bani || Yaha Nisichara Dhukala Sama Ahayi | Kapikula  Dhesa Parana Ab Chahayi || Kripa Baridhara Rama Kharari | Pahi Pahi Pranatharathi Hari || Sakaruna Bachana Sunatha Bhagavana | Chale Sudhari Sarasana Bana|| Ramasena Nija Pacche Ghali | Chale Sakopa Maha Balasali || Khauchi Dhanusha Sara Sath Sandhane | Choote Theera Sareera Samane || Lagatha Sara Dhava Risa Bheera | Koodhara Dagamagath Dolathi Dhara || Leenha Yek Thehi Saila Upati | Raghukula Thilaka Bhuja Soyi Kati || Dhava  Bama Bahu Giridhari | Prabhu Soau Bhuja Kati Mahipari || Kate Bhuja  Soha Khala Kaisa | Pacchaheena Mandhara Giri Jaisa || Ugra Bilokina Prabhuhi Biloka | Grasana Chahath Manahu Thrailoka ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Rama’s battle against Kumbhakarnna

 

Chapter - 69– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Rama’s battle against Kumbhakarnna

 

The powerful arrows of Rama caused mayhem on the battlefield, resulted in the destruction of the huge army of demons, and returned to its quiver after accomplishing the task. Kumbhakarnna realized that the shower of arrows of Rama has wiped out the battlefield and his entire army of demons were destroyed in a short while, he could not control his rage, roared like lion, and approached Rama vehemently, he ripped off huge mountains on his way into pieces and hurled on the Vanaras and bears, the compassionate Lord Rama saw the several pieces of mountains darting towards his army, immediately he shot arrow aiming at the mountain and crushed them into dust. Once again, Rama showered multitudes of arrows aiming at Kumbhakarnna, these arrows were pierced the body of the demon and disappeared into the clouds, blood oozed out of his dark-complexioned body resembled the muddy waters streaming down from the mountains. Soon the Vanaras and bears darted towards Kumbhakarnna and were scattered away by his loud roar.

 

Cchan Mahau Prabhu Ke  Sayakanhi Kate Bikata Pisacha | Puni Raghubeera Nishanga Mahu Sab Naracha ||

Kumbhakarana Man Dheekha Bichari | Hathi Cchan Majj Nisachara Dhari || Bha Athi Krudhdha Mahabala Beera | Kiyo Mriganayaka Nadha Gambheera || Kopi Maheedhara Leyi Upari || Darayi Jaha Markata Bhatabhari || Aavath Dhekhi Saila Prabhu Bhare | Saranhi Kati  Raja Sama Kari Dare || Puni Dhanu Thani Kopi Raghunayaka | Cchade Athi Karala Bahu Sayaka || Thanu Mahu Prabisi Nisari  Sara Jahi | Jimi Dhamini Dhana Majja Samahi || Sonitha Sravatha Soha Than Kare | Janu Kajjala Giri Goru Panare || Bikala Biloki Bhalu Kapi Dhaye | Bihasa Jabahi Nikata Kapi Aaye ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Rama’s battle against Kumbhakarnna and the demons

 

Chapter - 68– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Rama’s battle against Kumbhakarnna and the demons

 

Lord Rama who has beautiful eyes that resembles lotus flower petals spoke “Oh! Sureevah, Bibeeshana, and Lakshman, take care of the warriors of Vanaras and bears, let me test the might of Kumbhakarnna”. Lord Rama wielded on the powerful bow and arrow, Sharnga proceeded towards the battlefield, he fastened the bow that produced a deafening noise on the battlefield, causing terror among the demons. He shot millions and millions of arrows resembling serpents against the demons, soon the enemies darted in different directions out of fear. Some of the demons lost their body parts, some of them were brutally wounded, some of them were torn into several pieces, withered in pain, and fell on the ground with a loud thud, some of them were rose on their feet and fought for life. They produced loud shrieks in pain, resembled the crushing clouds, some of them were flown from the battlefield at the sight of the shower of terrible arrows. The battlefield crammed with headless bodies rushing here and there shrieking in pain “seize him, attack him, kill him ".

 

Sunu Sugreevah Bibeeshana Anuja Sambharehu Saina | Mei Dhekhau Khala Bala Dhalahi Bole Rajeevanaina ||

Kara Saranga  Saji Kati Bhatha | Ari Dhala Dhalana Chale Raghunatha || Prathama Keenhi Prabhu Dhanusha Dakora | Ripudhala Badhira Bhayau Suni Sora || Sathyasandha Cchade Sara Laccha | Kalasarpa Janu Chale Sapaccha || Jaha Thaha Chale Bipula Naracha | Lage Kadana Bhat Bikata Pisacha || Katahi Charana Ura Sira  Bujadhanda | Bahuthaka Beera Hohi Sath Khanda || Dhurmi Dhurmi ghayal Mahi Parahi | Udi Sambhari Subhata Puni Larahi || Lagatha Bana Jaladha Jimi Gajahi | Bahuthak Dhekhi Kadina  Sara Bhajahi || Runda Prachanda Munda Binu Dhavahi | Dharu Dharu Maru Maru Dhuni Gavahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The description of Kumbhakarnna's battle against the Vanaras and bears

 

Chapter - 67– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The description of  Kumbhakarnna's batttle against the Vanaras and bears

 

The Vanaras and bears brought huge rocks and trees and hurled upon Kumbhakarnna, cheered in great enthusiasm “Hail Raghuvamsamani Lord Sri Ramachandra! Hail Lord Seethapathi! Hail Lord Rama and Lakshman!” Kumbhakarnna maddened with fury, wandered all over the battlefield among the Vanaras and bears resembled death. He furiously seized the little Vanaras and devoured them, looked as if the swarm of locusts entering into the mountain cave, some of the Vanaras were crushed under his limbs, some of them were crushed with his palm, a multitude of Vanaras flew out of his mouth, nostrils, and ear. Kumbakarnna fiercely fought against the Vanaras and bears on the battlefield as if the creator has placed all the animate things before him to devour. The mighty warriors of Vanaras and bears flew out of his sight, soon all the demons accompanied Kumbhakarnna on the battlefield, and Lord Rama perceived the situation on the battlefield.

Jaya Jaya Jaya Raghuvambsa  Mani  Dhaye Kapi Dhai Hooha | Yekahi Bar Thasu Par Chadenhi Giri Thau Juha ||

Kumbhakarna Ranaranga  Birudhdha | Sanmukha Chala Kala Janu Krudhdha || Koti Koti Kapi Dhari Dhari Khayi | Janu Teedi Giri Guha Samayi || Kotinha Gahi Sareera  Sanmardha | Kotinha Miji Milava Mahigardha || Mukha Nasa  Shravananhi Ki Bata | Nisari Parahi Bhalu Kapi Data || Ran Madha Maththa Nisichara Dharpa | Biswa  Grasihi Janu Yehi Bidhi Arpa || Mure Subhata Sab Phirahi Na  Phere | Soojj Na  Nayana Sunahi Nahi Dere || Kumbhakarana Kapi Phauja Bidari | Suni  Dhayi Rajaneechara Dhari || Dhekhi Rama Bikala Katakayi | Ripu Aneeka Nana Bidhi Aayi ||

 

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Kumbhakarnna’s battle against Hanuman, Sugrivah, and Angadha

 

Chapter - 66– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Kumbhakarnna’s battle against Hanuman, Sugrivah, and Angadha

 

Kumbhakarnna fought against Hanuman, Angadha, Sugrivah, and several mighty Vanaras and bears, and caused them to fall unconscious on the battlefield, finally he squeezed the King of Vanara/Sugrivah on his armpit and went away. Lord Mahadeva speaks “Oh! Devi Uma, the Lord of Raghu performed the part of an ordinary human, like the Garuda’s amusement with the cluster of snakes. He is supreme Bhrmam capable to perform the function of creation, preservation, and destruction of the Universe and its animate and inanimate things with the mere movements of his eyebrows, he devours the death, how could he leave his warriors in trouble? It was to reinstate the glories of the supreme Bhramam which would sanctify the Universe and purify the Jeeva from the Thapathraya/three types of grief whoever listen or sing in praise of him. Hanuman regained consciousness and searched for the King of Vanaras, in the meantime, Sugrivah regained consciousness and slipped out of the armpit of Kumbhakarnna, and bit his nose and ears. Kumbhakarnna shrieked out of pain, seized on the leg of Sugriva, and prepared to thrash him on the ground, was elevated to the sky miraculously and hit him heavily. Soon he rushed back to Lord Sri Ramachandra and spoke “Oh! Prabho, Hail Lord Sri Ramachandra! Hail Seethapathi! Hail Ram and Lakshman!’ Kumbhakarnna felt ashamed without nose and ears, in extreme fury returned to the monkey warriors who were terrified to witness a huge mountain-sized demon without nose and ears.

 

Angadhadhi Kapi Moorcchitha Kari sametha Sugreeva | Kakha Dhabi kapiraja Kahu Chala Amitha Bala Seeva ||

Uma Karatha Raghupathi Naraleela | Khel Garuda Jimi Ahigna Mila || Bhrukuti Bhanga Jo Kalahi Khayi | Thahi Ki Sohayi Yesi Larayi || Jaga Pavani Keerathi Bistharahahi | Gayi Gayi Bhavanidhi Nara Tharihahi || Muruccha  Gayi  Maruthasutha Jaga | Sugreevahi Thab Khojana Laga || Sugreevahu Kai Murucha Beethi | Nibuki Gayau Thehi Mrithaka Pratheethi || Katesi Dhasana Nasika kana | Garaji Akasa Chaleau Thehi Jana || Gaheau Charana Gahi Bhoomi Pacchara | Athi Laghava Udi Puni Thehi Mara || Puni Aayau Prabhupahi Balavana | Jayathi Jayathi Jaya Kripanidhana || Nak Kan Kete Jiya Jani | Phira Krodha Kari Bhayi Man Glani || Sahaja Bheema Puni Binu Shruthi Nasa | Dhekhath Kapi Dhala Upaji Thrasa ||

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

 

Chapter - 65– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The description of the battle between Kumbhakarna and the army of Vanaras

 

Kumbhakarnna spoke “Oh! Vibheeshana, serve that supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra by word, thought and deed, he is unconquerable on the battlefield. Oh! Brother, I have to leave now as I am under the clutches of death, cannot distinguish between foe and friend.” Vibheeshana after listening to his elder brother returned to Lord Sri Ramachandra who is the Lord of the Universe and spoke “Oh! Prabho, he is Kumbhakarnna who possessed huge body and might resemble a mountain.” Immediately the whole Vanaras and bears rushed to the battlefield with rocks and huge trees on their hands, roaring in great enthusiasm, crunching their teeth and, banging their fist. They began to hurl the trees and rocks on Kumbhakarnna, but he stood firm and untiring like the elephant was thrown on with the several banana plants. Hanuman gave a hard punch to Kumbhakarnna who lost balance and fell on the earth with a huge thud, became confused and painfully managed stood up with the huge body, was attacked by Hanuman again and again. Thus, a vicious battle broke out between the two, soon Nala, Neela, and other warriors who followed Hanuman were brutally attacked by Kumbhakarnna, eventually, the Vanaras and bears were alarmed to approach him.

 

Bachana Karama Man Kapata Thaji Bhajeahu Rama Ranadheera | Jahu Na  Nija Par Sooja Mohi Bhayau Kalabasa Beera ||

Bandhu Bachana Suni chala Bibheeshana | Aayau Jaha Thrailoka Bibhooshana || Natha  Bhoodharakara Sareera | Kumbhakarana Aavath Ranadheera || Yethana Kapinha Suna Jab Kana | Kilakilayi Dhaye Balavana || Liye Udayi Bitapa Aru Bhoodhara | Katakatayi Darahi Tha Oopar || Koti Koti Giri Sikhara Prahara | Karahi Bhalu Kapi Yek Yek Bara || Mooryo Na Manu Thanu Daryo Na Daarayo | Jimi Gaja Arka Phalani Ko Maryo || Thab MaruthaSutha Mudika Hanyo | Paryo Dharani Byakula Sira Dhunyo || Puni Udi Thehi Mareau Hanumantha | Dhurmathi Bhoothala Pareau Thurantha || Puni NalaNeelahi Avani Paccharesi | Jaha Thaha Pataki Pataki Bhat Daresi || Chali Balimukha Sena Parayi | Athi Bhaya Thrasitha Na Koau Samuhayi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The conversation between Kumbhakarna and Vibheeshana on the battlefield

 

Chapter - 64– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The conversation between Kumbhakarna and Vibheeshana on the battlefield

 

Kumbhakarnna remembered the stunning form and virtues of Lord Sri Ramachandra and forgot himself for a moment, in the meantime, Ravana made arrangements to feed his brother with jars of wine, and vessels of meats, after having meals of huge quantities, Kumbhakarna roared like a flash of lightning, he was heavily drunk and passion for war forced him to drive to the battlefield without an army of demons. Vibheeshana saw his elder brother Kumbhakarnna on the battlefield, prostrated before him, remained in the embrace of each other for a while, and much appreciated him for his devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra and Vibeeshana spoke “Oh! Brother, I was humiliated in the assembly of our elder brother Ravana, he has thrown me out of the palace for giving him appropriate advice, I was helpless, took shelter at the lotus feet of compassionate Lord Sri Ramachandra, and immediately got rid of my fear and anxiousness.” Kumbhakarnna spoke “Oh! Vibheeshana, Ravana is out of mind, he is under the clutches of death, cannot listen to the best advice at this moment. Oh! Brother, you are truly fortunate, you are an ornament to the demon race, you have brought glory to the demon clan by your pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra who is supreme bliss personified.”

 

Ramaroopa Guna Sumiratha Magana Bhayau Cchana Yek | Ravana Mageau Koti Ghata Madha Aru Mahisha Aneka ||

MahishaKhayi Kari Madhira Pana | Garja Bajraghatha Samana || Kumbhakarana Dhurmadha Ranaranga | Chala Dhurga Thaji Sena Na Sanga || Dhekhi Bibeeshanu Aage  Aayau | Pareau Charana Nija Nama Sunayau || Anuja Udayi Hridhaya Thehi Layo | Raghupathi Bhakth Jani Man Bhayo || Thatha Latha Ravana Mohi Mara | Kahatha Parama Hitha ManthraBichara|| Thehi Galani Raghupathi Pahi Aayau | Dhekhi Dheenaprabhu Ke Man Bhayau || Sunu Sutha Bhayau Kalabasa Ravana | So Ki Man Ab Parama Sikhavan || Dhanya Dhanya Thau Dhanya Bibheeshana | Bhayahu Thatha Nisichara Kulabhooshana || Bandhu Bamsa Thai  Keenha Ujagara | Bhajeahu Rama Sobha Sukha Sagara ||