Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Maharishi Valmiki describes the valorous
nature of Anjaneya to cross the vast ocean of 100 Yojana and his tremendous
ways to deal with the impediments caused by Mainaka, Surasa and Simhika. Anjaneya stood high on the Mahendragiri
Mountain, the dwelling place of numerous species of animals, rich of natural as
well as mineral resources and the residing place of Yakshas, Kinnaras and
Gandharvas who has the capabilities to assume any form according to their
wish. Anjaneya revealed his most
remarkable gigantic form to the Vanaras assembled and performed initial
obeisance to Lord Vayu, Lord Indra, Lord Surya, and Lord Brahma, Rama and
Lakshman and all the deities to attain success in his mission. He sturdily pressed Mahandragiri, the entire
trees in the mountain were wane into dust showering its flowers on Anjaneya and
on the surface of the mountain, spray waters from different sources gushed out,
huge rocks of diverse colors contained rich minerals were smashed into dust,
various creatures resided in the mountain were rushed out aimlessly with a
horrifying noises, the venomous snakes spew off its poison created smoke. Vidhyadharas hastily shifted their dwelling
places along with their family; Vindhadharas in the sky could hear the words of
Rishis, Siddhas and Charanas about the mayhem.
All the Rishis and Siddhapurushas were eulogized the valiant deed of
Anjaneya. Anjaneya swiftly moved through
the clouds like a fire ball with great roar, has a close resemblance to Garuda,
King of birds dashing with a snake on its mouth. He spoke to the Vanaras that he will approach
Lanka like an arrow released by Rama with the speed of wind, if he does not see
Sita in Lanka he will rush to Suralaya/Abode of deities; if he does not find
Sita there he will capture Ravana and bring back Sita. The trees and its branches were fluttered to
different places on the surface of the ocean.
Anjaneya’s appearance with all the multicolored flowers covered on his
body added the beauty, he shone like an Aditya. The deities, Gandharvas and Danavas praised
the glories of Anjaneya and showered flowers upon him. Lord Surya reduced his
sizzling heat and Lord Vayu served his son with warm breeze. Sages, Nagas,
Yakshas, Rakshasas, praised the fearlessness of Anjaneya. Samudrarajan/King of Oceans desired to
reveal his gratitude towards Ikshvaku Dynasty, so he advised Mount Mainaka, the
protector from Danavas positioned at the entrance of Patala Loka to receive
Anjaneya who has undertaken the huge mission to serve Rama with all the honors. Samudrarajan instructed Mainaka to adopt his
massive form and appear before Anjaneya.
As instructed Mainaka assumed a huge form and appeared before Anjaneya
and admires his braveness, he earnestly requests to accept his hospitality before
the long adventurous journey. Mount
Mainaka insists Anjaneya to consume fruits and sweet drinks to add liveliness
to his extensive journey that would provide him immense pleasure to receive a
righteous Vanara as his guest of honor.
He narrates the story that has taken place in Kritha Yuga all the trees
had their wings to move around freely.
Thus, all the trees were liberally move across the world in different
directions at their own will with the speed of Lord Vayu like Garuda. This caused intense fear among the hermits who
resided in the mountain and carried out their austerities. Lord Indra conducted a 100 Ashwamedha Yaga
and attained a ferocious weapon called Vajrayudha, he cut off the wings of all
the trees with this malicious weapon. In
this way, he protected the deities and Sages from the trepidation. Lord Indra viciously approached Mount Mainaka
was saved by Lord Vayu with his gigantic force hurled Mount Mainaka into ocean
and protected. Mount Mainaka
reverentially requested Anjaneya to accept his hospitality as mark of gratitude
and affection. Anjaneya describes his
plight of situation, profusely thanking his kindness and narrates the
seriousness of the task he has undertaken, so does not want to waste time on
his welfare. Anjaneya graciously refused
the invitation of Mount Mainaka and thanked his courtesy because he does not
want to cause any impediments to his duty.
Mainaka wished success in his mission and withdrawn himself into the
depth of the sea. In this way, Anjaneya
won over Mount Mainaka with his compassion.
Anjaneya resumed his journey, all
the deities were praised the graciousness of him and blessed him. All the deities, Gandharvas and Sages
approached Surasa, Nagamatha and daughter of Daksha and prompted her to cause
an obstruction to Anjaneya’s journey so as to prove his intelligence. They insisted her to assume the form of a
fierce looking ugly demon. Nagamatha,
Surasa appeared in a huge dreadful form before Anjaneya. She proclaimed that she will devour Anjaneya,
it was her nature to gulp down whatever comes on her way. Anjaneya introduces her as the messenger of
Rama and narrates the purpose of crossing the huge ocean in search Sita who is
daughter-in-law of Emperor Dasaratha and wife of Rama. In order to keep up the promise given to his
father, Rama with his wife and younger brother left to woodland. Unfortunately she was abducted by the demon
King Ravana while their stay at Dandakaranyam.
Anjaneya promises Surasa that he would serve her need immediately after
completing the task of Rama. He insists
Surasa to wait for his return after
locating Sita in the Kingdom of Lanka and provide the nectar like message to
Rama. But Surasa was not willing to take
anything into her ears, proclaiming that it was the boon she had received from
Lord Brahma to swallow everything comes on her way, she vehemently approached Anjaneya with her
mouth wide opened. Anjaneya irritatingly
increased his size, in this way Surasa and Anjaneya were competitively fought
each other for quite some time. Until
Surasa widened her size of mouth up to 100 Yojanas, instantaneously Anjaneya
reduced himself into minuscule size and swiftly got out of Surasa’s mouth. Thus, Anjaneya served the need of Surasa and
enthusiastically bade farewell to her. Surasa
cheerfully took her original form and wished Anjaneya great success in his
mission.
Anjaneya took off with great
spirits moved through the clouds like the King of birds. He covered a few yojans and felt his
movements were forbidden with an immense force.
There was an evil demon Simhika, Chayagrahi who was capable to seize her
enemies with her shadow. She vehemently
moved against Anjaneya and completely blocked his movements. Instantly, Anjaneya noticed a ferocious demon
approaching him with its mouth wide opened.
Her dreadful huge form gulped Anjaneya, shortly she produced a huge
voice of cries, Anjaneya ripped off her internal organs with his sharp nails
and got out of her stomach successfully.
All the deities, Sages, Rishis, Kinnaras, Yakshas and Gandharvas
assembled were admired the braveness of Anjaneya. After crossing several Yojans, Anjaneya visualized through the top of the
mountains a gorgeous city of Lanka located on the peak of Mount Trikoota that had
close resemblance to Amaravati, Capital of Lord Indra. Anjaneya gradually reduced his giant form
into normal.
Anjaneya landed on the Mount
Trikoota and watched over the stunning city of Lanka built by the celestial
sculptor Vishwakarma. He astoundingly
visualized the enthralling beauty of Lanka surrounded by its rich beautiful
nature. The gardens of varieties of
flowers of various fragrances, various trees with attractive fruits,
marvelously constructed ponds and streams for entertainment, different species
of birds, majestic mansions were gave out a brilliant appearance of Abode of
Gods. The beautiful mansion built with
gems and precious stones were surrounded by massive golden wall. The demons of various sizes and complexions,
the servants of King Ravana were roaming around to protect the same. The grandeur of the city once it was ruled by
Lord Kubera, elder brother of Ravana had the close resemblance to the Abode of
Lord Shiva Mount Kailash. Anjaneya
closely observed the places and chivalrously remembered that only Angada, Nila,
Sugriva and he would be able to cross this mighty ocean. Immediately, his mind engaged on his duty to
perform, he meticulously approached the northern gate as a beginning to his
search for Sita. The demons of vicious
forms were wandering all over, suddenly put a halt to his way and thought that
it would not be safe to move along with the original form, so decided to wait
for the hours of darkness. He admired
the Kingdom of Lanka as unbeatable to deities or demons. Anjaneya’s mind occupied with various
thoughts about how to meet Sita without the knowledge of the demons? Where to
meet? How to accomplish the task of Rama successfully? How to protect the
mighty task of crossing ocean without any harm? How to operate the task without
getting hurt and spoil the entire hard work? etc..
At last, Anjaneya decided to take a tiny form and enter the palace in
the night hours. He patiently waited for
the sunset; his mind was completely wrapped up with the different kind of
thoughts. After sun set, Anjaneya reduced
his form into a size of a cat and walked through the majestic pathways
meticulously observing the tremendous beauty of the Palace of Ravana. Anjaneya was mesmerized at the beauty of the
huge mansions made of gems, crystals and precious stones, beautifully constructed pathways, gardens,
places of entertainment, ponds etc…made of gold and precious stones. In the
moon light Anjaneya had a clear vision of every nook and corner of the
surroundings of the palace.
The city of Lanka was well
protected by the mighty demons on elephants and horses like the City of
Bhogavati protected by venomous serpents.
Anjaneya was fascinated at the beauty of the city of Lanka made of Gold,
Emerald, Pearls, Crystals, Ruby, Diamonds, Sapphires, Cat’s eye etc... There were
some auspicious sounds of recital of Vedic hymns and the sounds of promising
instruments like drum and clarinet. The
demons were richly attired embellished with golden ornaments all over their
bodies. The rich glittering ornaments
produced glow everywhere. Suddenly
Lankini, a horrific demon, guardian of Lanka appeared before Anjaneya, she
blocked his way and questioned the purpose of his visit to the city. She threatened him to tell the truth
otherwise he would be punished to death.
She was protecting the Kingdom of Ravana in her invisible form and none
could enter the palace without her permission.
Anjaneya was thoroughly annoyed by her arrogance. He answered her that the purpose of visit to
Lanka was to enjoy the marvelous city and the beauty of its surroundings. Lankini haughtily replied to him that he was
not permissible to visit the places where King and Rakshasas lives without
override her. Anjaneya pleaded her that
he will not do any harm to this beautiful city, he will return back after a
quick visit. Lakini lost her patience
and she furiously hit on the face of Anjaneya.
Anjaneya was controlling his anger thinking of her as a woman should not
be assaulted; he lost his control and gave a rock-hard punch on her face. Instantly, Lankini fell on the ground with a
thud. She painfully addressed Anjaneya
and revealed her identity as the protector of Lanka; she had a boon from Lord
Brahma that a mighty Vanara would defeat her that would be the sign of the annihilation
of Rakshas. She profusely admired
Anjaneya, she whispered that the destruction of Lanka was happened due to the
evil mindedness of Ravana by abducting Sita.
She prompted Anjaneya to resume his search for Sita all over Lanka according
to his wish; the auspicious city has already stuck by the curse.
Anjaneya entered the city of
Lanka placing his left foot, as an indication of intimidation to Ravana. Anjaneya kept moving through the wondrous
city, observing its astonishing sceneries, the beautiful mansion filled with
the laughter and happiness, sounds of music and instruments, gorgeous women
well dressed in their sparkling clothes, some of the demons were practicing
fight, there were mighty demons with their shield on, group of beautiful women enchantingly moving
around with their heavy jewels tangling on their body made unusual sound, there
were houses filled with Vedic hymns and rituals, all those stunning visuals
made him cheerful, confident and optimistic once again. Some of the Brahmin Rakshas were performing
rituals with all those optimistic looks of matted hair locks. There were demons with one eye, with no ear,
pot bellied with ogre look, twisted teeth, horrific and disfigured appearances,
long haired with different weird physical features and complexions. Anjaneya witnessed the marvelous mansions of Prahastha, Mahaparsva, Kumbhakarna,
Vibheeshana, Mahodhara, Virupaksha,Vidhyujivha, Vidhyunmali,
Vajradhamshtra,Shuka, Sarana,Indrajeet, Jambumali, Sumali, Rashmiketha,
Suryashatru, Vajrakaya, Doomraksha, Sampathi, Vidhydrupa, Bheema, Khana,
Vighana, Shukana, Vakra, Shada, Vikata, Brahmakarna, Damshtra, Roma,
Yuddhomatha, Maththa, Dhwajagreeva,
Athikaya, Chaksha, Vidhyudhjivhendra, Hasthimukha, Akambana, Karala,
Pisccha, Shonithaksha, Devanthaka, Naranthaka, Kumbha, Nikumbha, Ugravakthra,
Ghora, Ghorarava, etc… Finally Ajaneya approached the grand palace of Ravana
and its long golden door ways protected by hundredth thousands of mighty demons
with fierce weapons. At last Anjaneya
entered the grand inner pathways of Ravana’s palace made of gems and precious
stones. Anjaneya keenly observing all
those unique features of the demons moving throughout the wide patio engrossed
in their passion. Some of them were thoroughly
enjoying their meal of various species; some of them were totally intoxicated
and pouring ridiculous languages. Some
of the demons were sleeping with their wives, some were lustfully following
others, some of the women were applying sandal paste on their body, some of
them were wrapped up with their lovers and some of them were dancing and
singing to the tunes. Some of the
intellectuals with good appearances and virtues were discussing about the
scriptures, some of them were good speakers, and these virtuous demons were
surrounded by their lovely wives absorbed in sweet talks. There were gorgeous females of golden
complexion inappropriately dressed attracted to males making lovely gestures. Anjaneya observed attractive women of
splendid physical features gracefully walking through the palace. Unfortunately, Anjaneya did not witness Sita,
a good natured, timid and virtuous wife of Rama. There was no one he come across lamenting at
the separation of dearest husband in that grand palace, Anjaneya turned grief-stricken.
Anjaneya entered the well
protected palace of Ravana and mesmerized at the heap of wealth and classy
chambers and unexplainable beauty of it.
The grand kitchen filled with the utensils of Gold and the continuous
supply of honey and meat of various species of animals. Anjaneya noticed Ravana’s the most gorgeous
chamber that was unparallel in nature filled with all the luxuries and most
classy things in the universe. Anjaneyas
witnessed the Pushpaka Vimanam, celestial vehicle of Ravana made of precious
stones and gems drawn all his attention.
It has unique nature to carry numerous passengers and travel according
to the wish of passenger at any distance, it has the capability to increase and
decrease its size according to the requirements. In a moment he was completely felt lost and
gloomy for not seeing Sita anywhere in the Palace. Maharishi Valmiki describes the splendor of
Pushpakavimanam created by Vishwakarma and its matchless character
magnanimously. Every single part of this
celestial vehicle was created with extreme thoughtfulness and the materials
used were unique collected from various parts of the universe.
Anjaneya walked through the
spacious inner hall of several Yojans inside the marvellous palace of Ravana
searching for Sita. Anjaneya have
witnessed the most precious and classy things all through his ways. He could see the most delicious meals and
drinks served attracted him, the men and women dressed in various types of
lavish clothes assembled were under the influence excessive drinks, some of
them were gambling and some of them were sleeping, the entire place gave out an
appearance of vast ocean with various attractive aquatic animals and deadly creatures. Anjaneya was mesmerized at the beauty of the
palace, for a moment he was compelled him to think of Abodes of Lord. Gorgeous women were moving around gracefully
in their lavish clothes and precious jewels adorned all over their body. Ravana was having pleasurable times with the
beautiful women surrounded in his grand chamber filled with fragrances, looks
like the moon surrounded by the stars.
Anjaneya witnessed the stunning women surrounded him were totally miss
placed their attire and jewels, some of them were sleeping with their
instruments in their hands, some of them were intoxicated and speaking weird languages while asleep, some of them
were sleeping like swan, there was a cluster of beautiful women sleeping on one
another’s lap. Ravana majestically lying
in a huge classy bed of precious metals decorated with gems and precious stone,
all the beautiful women from the superior classes of Brahmanas and Gandharvas
were captured by him either with his strength or charisma was immersed in
lustful acts with him. These women were
highly intellectual, possessed all the qualities for a virtuous wife and a
lover. Anjaneya felt awful at the
thought of searching Sita in an inappropriate place, affirmed to himself that
chaste wife of Rama, the honorable women on Earth will remain unblemished
forever.
Anjaneya witnessed Ravana,
extremely attractive with beautiful earrings, long arms and legs, excellent
physique, attired in most beautiful clothes, sandal paste and fragrances
smeared all over the body with exquisite jewels was resembled like Mount
Mandara. Anjaneya moved closely to watch Ravana, the
tusk mark of Airavatha (Lord Indra’s celestial vehicle, white elephant) was
visible on his arm and the mark of hit of Vishnu’s dice, the best women in the
Universe was serving his needs. Ravana
was sleeping; his mouthful of air has the special fragrances of Vakula,
Punnaga, Chutha etc.. was dissolved in
the atmosphere. The beautiful women were
exhausted sleeping with their various musical instruments like Maduka, Pataha,
Mridangam, Veena, Flute, Padma, Dindima, Adambara, etc.. and no one was
bothered to sleep properly with their clothes or jewels on their body. Suddenly, Anjaneya noticed an extremely
beautiful woman with most beautiful clothes and precious ornaments sleeping in
a classy posture. Anjaneya mistook it
was Sita, he delightfully kissed his tail and he was in a rapture occupied
himself in all kinds of monkey acts.
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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