Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The description of the war between Ram and Ravana

 

Chapter - 92– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The description of the war between Ram and Ravana

 

The army of demon horrified listening to the deafening resonance of Kodhanda/the powerful bow of Rama, the battle between Rama and Ravana pushed the carnivores in extreme terror, Mandodhari’s heart trembled in fear and anxiousness, the Earth quivered, the ocean became unrest, the elephants guarding the eight quarters trumpeted in terror, and the deities rejoiced to watch the fierce battle between Rama and Ravana. Rama stretched the bow up to ears and shot several arrows that resembled serpents darted on the air. These powerful arrows killed the charioteer and the horses of Ravana, and crumpled his chariot, Ravan realized that his strength is diminishing, did not give up, he roared loudly and took a flight to another chariot, crunched his teeth, released several arrows and fierce weapons aiming at Rama and the Vanaras. All those weapons of Ravana failed like the Jeeva whose mind intent to hurt the pious. Ravana hurled ten spears aiming at the horses of Rama, which was overthrown, the compassionate Lord pulled up horses with the reins and showered arrows aiming at the head of Ravana, it darted like bees and struck the head of Ravana resembled the honey bees settled on the lotus flower. The ten heads were struck with an arrow, the blood oozed out of the wound, the mighty demon did not stop chasing Rama. Soon, Lord of Raghu released thirty arrows that pierced his heads and arms and severed from the body, surprisingly the heads and arms shot down were grown immediately. In this way, each time Rama shot arrows on the heads and arms of Ravana were severed and got back to normal, it was continued for a while as an amusement of Lord. The Supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra took great pleasure in the battle with the demon, soon the entire battlefield crowded with the several heads and arms of Ravana.

 

Bhaye Krudhdha Judhdha Birudhdha Raghupathi Throna Sayaka Kasamase | Kodhanda Dhuni Athi Chanda Suni Manujadha Sab Marutha Grase || Mandhodhari Ura Kampa Kampathi Kamada Bhoo Bhoodhara Thrase | Chikkarahi Dhiggaja Dhasana Gahi Mahi Dekhi Kauthuka Sura Hase ||

Thaneau Chapa Shravana Lagi Cchade Bisikha Karala | Rama Maragana Gana Chale Lahalahath Janu Byala ||

Chale Bana Sapaccha Janu Uraga | Prathamahi Hatheau Sarathi  Thuraga || Ratha Bimbaji Hathi Kethu Pathaka | Garja Athi Anthara Bala Thaka || Thuratha Ana Ratha Chadi Khisiana | Asthra Sasthra Chadeasi Bidhi Nana || Biphala Hohi Sab Udhdhyama Thake | Jimi Paradhroha Niratha Manasa Ke || Thab Ravana Dhasasoola Chalava | Baji Chari Mahimari Girava || Thuraga Udayi Kopi Raghunayaka | Khaichi Sarasana Cchade Sayaka || Ravana Sira Saroja Banachari | Chali Raghubeera Silimukha Dhari || Dhasa Dhasa Bana Bhala Dhasa Mare | Nisari Gaye Chale Rudhira Panare || Sravatha Rudhira Ghayau Balavana | Prabu Puni Kritha  Dhanusara Sandhana || Theesa Theera Raghubeera Pabare | Bhujanhi Sametha Seesamahi Pare || Katathahi Puni Bhaye Nabeene | Rama Bahori Bhuja Sira Ccheene || Prabhu Bahu Bara Bahu Sira Haye | Katatha Jatithi Puni Noothana Bhaye || Puni Puni Prabhu Katatha Bhuja Seesa | Athi Kauthuki Kosaladheesa || Rahe Cchayi Nabha Sira Aru Bahu | Manahu Amitha Kethu Aru Rahu ||

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

 

Chapter - 91– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The description of the battle between Rama and Ravana

 

Rama spoke “ Oh! Dhashanan do not praise your might and ruin it, Oh! Ravana, there are three kinds of people resembles 1)  the rose flower 2) Mango and 3) berries, the first one yield only flowers, and the second one bear fruits and flowers, and the third one yield fruit, the first two were spoken highly, and the third one does not. Ravana gave out a boisterous laugh and spoke “Oh! Hermit, are you teaching me wisdom on the battlefield, are you not afraid of my might? It seems you are scared of death.”  Ravana spoke sarcastically and started showering arrows in extreme rage, resembled thunderbolt, there were several weapons that flew out of the shaft and filled the entire atmosphere, was dispersed by the powerful arrow of Rama. Ravana crunched his teeth in anger and throw the spear at Rama was crushed by his powerful arrow, Ravana hurled several discs, and the tridents were dispersed with the arrow of the Lord. Ravana’s Asthras and Shastras proved futile, he shot several arrows against the charioteer Mathali who fell on the ground uttering “Rama Oh! Rama! Victory to Rama!” The compassionate Lord lifted Mathali from the ground and made him sit on the chariot, Ravana could not control his rage.

Jani Jalpana Kari Sujasu Nasahi Neethi Sunahi  Karahi Cchama | Samsara Maha Purusha Thribidha Patala Rasala Panasa Sama|| Yek Sumanapradha Yek Sumana Phala Yek Phalayi Kevala Lagahi | Yek Kahahi Kahahi Karahi Apara Yek Karahi Kahatha Na  Bagahi ||

Ramabachana Suni Bihasa Mohi Sikhavath Gyana | Bayaru Kahatha Nahi Thab Dare Ab Lage Priyaprana ||

Kahi Dhurbachana Krudhdha Dhasakandhara | Kulisa Samana Laga  Cchade Sara || Nanakara Silimukha Dhaye | Dhisi Aru Bidhisi Gagana Mahi Cchaye || Pavaka Sara  Cchadeau Raghubeera | Cchana Mahu Jare Nisachara Theera || Cchadisi Theebra Saththi Khisiayi | Banasanga Prabhu Pheri Chalayi || Kotinha Chakra Thrisoola Pabarai | Binu Prayasa Prabhu Kati Nivarai || Niphala Hohi Ravana Sara Kaise | Khala Ke  Sakala Manoratha Jaise || Thab Sath Bana Sarathi Maresi | Pareau Bhoomi Jayarama Pukaresi || Ramakripa Kari Sutha Udava | Thab Prabhu Parama Krodha Kahu Pava ||

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

 

Chapter - 90– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Rama’s battle against Ravana

The Vanaras and bears got terrified to watch several Rama and Lakshman in place of demons, and they stood without blinking eyes, like portraits. Lord Sri Hari smiled watching the host of Rama and Lakshman on the battlefield, he shot an arrow and dispersed the illusions on the battlefield. Rama smiled at the Vanaras and bears and spoke pleasantly “Oh! Comrades, you all are tired and exhausted, take a rest for a while, and watch the battle between me and Ravana.” Thus, Rama contemplating upon the Bhramins/twice-born, and hurried on the chariot to battle against Ravana, who was already annoyed watching Rama’s might, spoke words in extreme fury “Oh! Hermit, do not misjudge my might, I am not the one like you have met on the battlefield and destroyed, I am Ravana whose might is known in the fourteen spheres, and my prison holds the deities and demi-gods of fourteen spheres, you have killed Khara, Dhooshana, Thrishirass, and the poor Vali who got killed from a hunter like you. You have wiped out the entire demon clan, and killed the mighty Kumbhakarnna and Meghnatha, and today it's my turn to retaliate with you for all your mischievousness. I will make you flee from the battlefield, or you will face death in my hands, you haven’t heard the might of Ravana yet.” Lord Rama looked at the ten-headed demon compassionately, and spoke with a smile “Oh~ Dhashanan, you are right you have great prowess, do not praise your might, show me your valor.”

 

Bahu Rama Lacchimana Dhekhi Markata Bhalu Mana Athi Apadare | Janu Chithra Likhitha Sametha Lacchimana Jaha So Thaha Chithavahi Khare || Nija Sena Chakitha Biloki Hasi Sarachapa Saji Kosaladhani | Maya Hari Hari Nimisha Mahu Harashi Sakala Markata Ani ||

Bahuri Rama Sab Than Chithayi Bole Bachana Gambheera | Dhvandhajudhdha Dekhahu Sakala Shramitha Bhaye Athi Beera ||

Asa Kahi Ratha Raghunatha Chalava | Bipracharana Pankanja Siru Nava || Thab Lankesa Krodha Ura  Cchava | Garjjatha Tharjjatha Sanmukha Dhava || Jeethehu Je Bhata Sanjuga Mahi | Sunu Thapasa Mei Thinha Sama Nahi || Ravananama Jagasa Jasa Jana | Lokapa Jake  Bandhikhana || Kharadhooshana Biradha Thumha Mara | Badhehu Byadha Iva Bali Bichara || Nisichara Nikara Subhata Sandharehu | Kumbhakarana Ghananadhahi Marehu || Aaju Bayaru Sabu Leau Nibahi | Jau Rana Bhoopa Bhaji Nahi Jahi || Aaju Karau Khalu Kala Havale| Parehu Kadina Ravana Ke Pale|| Suni Dhurbachana Kalabasa Jana | Bihasi Bachana Kaha Kripanidhana || Sathya Sathya Sab Thava Prabhuthayi | Jalpasi Jani Dhekhiau Manusayi||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – Ravana adopted illusionary powers on the battlefield

 

Chapter - 89– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – Ravana adopted illusionary powers on the battlefield

 

The warriors of Vanaras and bears crushed the huge army of demons with the grace of Lord Sri Ramachandra, several demons were put to sleep permanently with the arrows of the Lord, the battlefield crammed with the lifeless bodies, and river of blood, headless bodies running all over the field, and the body less heads screaming “Victory! Victory!”. Ravana thought “most of my army got destroyed, I have left alone on the battlefield, but the Vanaras and bears are numerous, I have no other way to survive other than adopt the illusionary powers to keep me alive.” The deities saw the supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra stood gigantically on the battlefield, they felt troubled at heart, soon Indra delivered his grand chariot driven by the charioteer Mathali, thus the King of Kosala gladly mounted on the magnificent chariot of Lord Indra. The chariot of Indra was drawn by four highly enthusiastic horses that are youthful, stunning, imperishable and it has the speed of mind. The Vanaras and bears got extremely thrilled to watch Lord of Raghu on the magnificent chariot, they were fully charged, Ravana found the Vanaras are too annoying, began to adopt illusionary tricks on them. None of the illusionary powers struck Rama, but the Vanaras and Lakshman got influenced by it, the Varanas perceived several Ramas and Lakshmans on the battlefield and got frightened.

Bollahi Jo Jaya Jaya Munda Runda Prachanda Sira Bin Dhavahi | Khapparinha Khagga Alujji Jujjahi Subhata Bhatanha Dahavahi || Banara Nisachara Nikara Mardhahi Ramabala Dharpitha Bhaye | Sangrama Angana Subhata Sovahi Rama sara Nikaranihi Haye ||

Ravana Hridhaya Bichara Bha Nisichara Sandhara | Mei Akela Kapi Bhalu Bahu Maya Karau Apara ||

 Devanha Prabhuhi Payadhe Dhekha | Upaja Ura Athi Cchobha Bisesha || Surapathi Nija Ratha Thuratha Padava | Harasha Sahitha Mathali Lai Aava || Thejapunja Ratha Dhibya Anupa | Harashi Chade Kosalapura Bhoopa || Chanchala Thuraga Manohara Chari | Ajara Amara Man Sama Gathikari || Ratharooda Raghunathahi Dhekhi | Dhaye Kapi Balu payi Biseshi || Sahi Na  Jayi Kapinha Kai  Mari | Thab Ravana Maya  Bisthari || So Maya Raghubeerahi Banchi | Lacchiman Kapinha So Mani Sanchi || Dhekhi Kapinha Nisachara Aani | Anuja Sahitha Bahu  Kosaladhani ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The description of the Rudhira Saritha/ river of blood on the battlefield

 

Chapter - 88– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The description of the Rudhira Saritha/ river of blood on the battlefield

 

The most unholy river of blood / Rudhira Saritha, streamed all over on the battlefield, some of them flee from the war field, the two armies resembled bank of the stream of blood, the chariots resembled the sandbank and their wheels as the water current, it was a frightful scene indeed. The stream of the river of blood crammed with the bodies of warriors, and animals, represent the aquatic animals, the arrows, spears on the stream of blood resembled the serpents and alligators, and the bows resembled the waves, and the shields floated on the blood represented the tortoise. The lifeless bodies of the warriors resembled huge trees on the Rudhirasaritha, and the flesh and bones represented the wastage, the courageous cheered at the sight, and the cowards felt uneasy. The Bhootha, Pretha, Pishacha, Pramathaganas took the plunge into the stream of blood, the crows and crane plucked the human limbs and flew away, and shared the meat with other creatures, some said “What a pathetic sight, the fools continues to suffer even after the abundance of meat” the severely wounded warriors lay half of the body on the sand and remaining half on the pool of blood, like the practice of giving holy dip to the lifeless body in the sacred waters, the vultures took pleasure in the meat resembled the fisherman who patiently waits for the prey to get hooked on the net. The birds perched on the dead bodies floated on the Rudhriasaritha resembled the latter enjoying the ferry ride.  Yogins, the female Ganas of Devi Durga hurried to the stream of blood with the skull on their hands, to devour the blood, the Bootha Vethala and Pishacha danced all over the battlefield, the female Ganas Chamunda sang in loud voice, with the sounds of cymbals. The herd of Jackals took great pleasure in tearing off the fleshes of the dead warriors, the headless bodies ran all over the battlefield, and the body less head screamed “Victory! Victory!”.

Kadhara Bhayankara Rudhira Saritha Chali Parama Apavani | Dhoau Koola Dhala Ratha Retha Chakra Arbatha Bahathi Bhayavani || Jalajanthu Gaja Padhachara Thuraga Khara Bibidha Bahana Ko Ghane | Sara Saththi Thomara Sarpa Chapa Tharanga Charma Kamada Ghane||

 

Beera Parahi Janu Theera Tharu Majja Bahu Baha Phena | Kadhara Dhekhi Darahi Thaha Subhatanha Ke Man Chena ||

Majjahi Bhootha Pisacha Bethala | Prathama Maha Jottinga Karala|| Kaka Kanka Lai Bhuja Udahi | Yek The  Ccheene Yek Lai Khahi || Yek Kahahi Yesiau Saudhayi | Sadahu Thumhara Dharidhra Na  Jayi || Kaharatha Bhat Ghayal Thata Gire | Jaha Thaha Manahu Ardhajala Pare || Khaichahi Geedha Aath Thata Bhaye| Janu Bamsi Khelath Chitha Dhaye || Bahu Bhata Bahahi Chade Khaga Jahi | Janu Navari Khelahi Sari Mahi || Jogini Bhari Bhari Khapara Sanchahi | Bhootha Pisacha Badhoo Nabha Nanchahi || Bhata Kapala Karathala Bajavahi | Chamunda Nana Bidihi Gavahi || Jambuka Nikara  Katkkat Kattahi | Khahi Huahi Adhahi Dhapttahi || Kotinha Runda Munda Binu Dollahi | Seesa Pare Mahi  Jaya Jaya  Bollahi ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The description of the battlefield

 

Chapter - 87– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The description of the battlefield

 

Sage Tulasidas describes the marvelous appearance of supreme Lord Sri Ramachandra wielded in powerful bow Sharnga, and arrows, has powerful arms and shoulders, broad chest holds the mark of feet of Sage Bhrigu, watching the incomparable beauty of Lord who has assumed a giant tortoise while churning the ocean, the protector of the Universe, the elephants of eight quarters, Adhishesha, Earth, mountains, and ocean astonished. The deities rejoiced and showered flowers and cheered “Victory to Lord Sri Ramachandra who is the ocean of mercy, the storehouse of virtues, and valor! Victory to Lord of Seethapathi Sri Ramachandra! Victory to Rama and Lakshman!” In the meantime, the battlefield crammed with dreadful demons of dark-complexioned resembled the clouds of mass destruction, the Vanaras and bears darted to the crowd of enemies, several thousands of vicious weapons gleaming from all the directions on the battlefield, the shrill cries of elephants, horses, rattling sounds of weapons, crash sounds of chariots resembled deafening thunder. The dust hovered over the whole battlefield resembled streams, and the endless shower of arrows resembled raindrops on it, the mountains and huge rocks hurled between the demons and Vanaras crashed in the air resembled stroke of lightning, the Lord of Raghu released showers of arrows that struck the demons, caused them to swirl around the battlefield and fell on the ground.  Soon the battlefield was crammed with lifeless bodies of demons, the pool of blood streaming all over the war field, the lifeless bodies of demons on the ground piled up resembled huge mountains, the bloodshed created a large pool gave out ghastly appearance.

 

Saranga Kara Sundhara Nishanga  Silimukhakara Kati Kasyo | Bhujadhanda Peena  Manoharayatha Ura Dharasura Padha Lasyo || Kaha Dasa Tulasi Jabahi Prabhu Sara Chapa Kara Pherana Lage | Bhramanda Dhigajja Kamada Ahi Mahi Sindhu Bhoodhara Dagmage ||

Sobha Dhekhi Harashi Sura Barashahi Sumana  Apara | Jaya Jaya  Jaya Karunanidhi Cchabi Bala Guna Aagara ||

Yehi Beech Nisachara Aani | Kasamasath Aayi Athi Ghani || Dhekhi Chale Sanmukha Kapi Bhatta | Pralayakala Ke Janu Ghana Ghatta || Bahu Kripana Tharavari Chamkahi| Janu Dhaha Dhisi Dhamini Dhamkahi || Gaja Ratha Thuraga Chikara Kadora | Garjahi Manahu Balahaka Ghora || Kapi Langoora Bipula Nabha Cchaye | Manahu  Indhradhanu Uye Suhaye|| Udayi Dhoori Manahu Jaladhara | Bana Brindha Bhai Brishti Apara || Dhuha Dhisi Parbatha Karahi Prahara | Bajrapatha Janu Barahi Bara || Raghupathi Kopi Bana Jjari Layi | Ghayal Bhai Nisichara Samudhayi || Lagatha Bana Beera Chikkarahi | Dhoormi Dhoormi Jaha Thaha Mahi Parahi || Sravahi Saila Janu Nirjjara Bhari | Sonitha Sari Kadhara Bhayakari ||

Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj – Lanka Kanda – The deities appeal to Rama to kill Ravana

 

Chapter - 86– Sri Ramacharitha Manas – Lanka Kanda – The deities appeal to Rama to kill Ravana

 

Ravana did not move an inch from where he was seated, the Vanaras were agitated bit him, slapped him, and they began to attack Devi Mandodhari who was standing beside him, they pulled hair curly hair locks and dragged her out of the palace, Devi Mandodhari cried out bitterly for help, Ravana rushed to save her, he seized the Vanaras on leg and thrashed them on the ground, when he looked back the Vanaras were destroyed the entire Yagashala, he felt deeply dejected. The Vanaras and bears safely returned to Lord Rama after ruining the fire sacrifice of Ravana who stood in extreme rage and disappointment. There were several evil omens that appeared before Ravana, vultures parched above his head, he ignored all the inauspicious omens, and ordered his men to beat the drums as a part of the declaration of war against enemies, he did not pay attention to the advice of his preceptors, and noble souls, alas! he was rushing to the mouth of death. Thus, a huge Chathurangasena/men, chariot, horses, and elephants of Ravana hurried to the battlefield, resembled the moth rushing to the fire. The deities appealed to Lord Raghu “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Karunanidhi, do not play with the wretched Ravana anymore, he has caused a lot of trouble to us, and Devi Sita is becoming helpless, hence kindly put an end to the wicked demon.” Rama smiled to hear the request of the deities, the Lord of Raghu rose from the seat, tied the matted hair locks on the pinnacle of the head, fastened the quiver on the waist, hold the powerful Sharnga on the hand, his beautiful eyes resembled lotus flower petals, and attractive masculine limb of dark-complexioned partially covered in saffron robes, prepared to set out from the mount Suvela.

Nahi Chithava Jab Kari Kapi Gahi Dhasana Lathanha Marahi | Dhari Kesa Nari Nikari Bahora Theathidheena Pukarahi || Tha Udeau Krudhdha Krithantha Sama Gahi Charana Banara Darayi | Yehi Beech Kapinha Bidhamsa  Kritha Makha Dhekhi Mana Mahu Harayi ||

Jagya Bidhamsi Kusala Kapi Aaye Raghupathi Pas | Chaleau Nisachara Krudhdha Hoyi Thyagi Jeevan Kai Aasa ||

Chalatha Hohi Athi Asubha Bhayankara | Baitahi Geedh Udayi Siranha Par || Bhayau Kalabasa Kahu Na Mana | Kahesi Bajavahu Judhdha Nisana || Chali Thameechara Aani Apara | Bahu Gaja Ratha Padhathi Asavara || Prabhu Sanmukha Dhaye Khala Kaise | Salabha Samooha Anala Kaha Jaise || Iha Dhevathanha Asthuthi Keenhi | Dharuna Bipathi Hamahi Yehi Dheenhi || Ab Jani Rama Khelavahu Yehi | Athisamaya Dhukhitha Hothi Baidhehi || Deva Bachana Suni Prabhu Musukana | Udi Raghubeera Sudhare Bana || Jatajoota Dhrida Bandhe Mathe | Sohahi Sumana Beech Bicha Gathe || Arunanayana Baridhi Thanu Syama | Akhilaloka Lochanabirama || Katithata Parikara  Kasyo Nishanga | Kara Kodhanda Kadina  Saranga ||