Wednesday 15 April 2015

Sundarakandam !! 10. Mandodhari Dharshanam / Hanuman witnesses Mandodhari !!

 
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
 
 
 
 
 
Jai Anjaneya !!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thathra Divyopamam Mukhyam Spadikam Rathna  Bhooshitham |
Avekshamano Hanuman Dhadharsha Shayanasanam ||
Dhantha Kanchani Chithrangaischa Varasanai: |
Maharha  Stharanopaithairuppanam Mahadhanai: ||
Thasya Cha Yekathamey Dhesho Sou Agryamalya Vibhooshitham |
Dhadharsha Panduram Chathram Tharadhipathi Sannibham ||
Jatharoopa Parikshiptham Chithrabanu Samaprabham |
Ashokamala Vithatham Dhadharsha Paramasanam ||
Vala Vyajana Hasthabhir Veejyamanasa Santhatha: |
Gandhai: Cha Vividhair Jushtam Vara Dhoopena  Dhoopitham ||
 
Hanuman witnessed a marvelous couch in the Ravana’s private chamber, like in the abode of deities; it has the radiance of Lord Agni, decorated in crystals, diamonds, ivory, gold and various precious stones, embellished with Ashoka flower garland.  The couch was covered with the marvelous sheep skin and decked with flower garlands.  There was an umbrella white in color festooned with fresh alluring flowers resembled Lord Chandra.  There were beautiful women stood around the grand couch and fanned from all directions, and the whole atmosphere was filled with the aroma of sweet fragrances.  Hanuman saw Ravana, who has the ability to assume any form at his will, highly attractive, attired in majestic garments, adorned in finest jewelry and stunning earrings, red eyes, long and powerful arms.  His body was shone like cloud at the time of twilight; it was full of red sandal paste with strong scent resembled like Mount Mandhara surrounded by woods.  Ravana, King of demons who is adorned in attractive ornaments, was relaxing after a pleasurable night with the young maidens; he was sleeping in the grand couch after consuming intoxicated drinks.  Hanuman, best among the Vanaras came closer to Ravana and moved away abruptly in terror, as if witnessing a hissing serpent.  Hanuman searched for  stairways and took seat on that, closely observed Ravana who was sleeping on the grand couch was resembled like a marvelous lake of best elephants, his strong and powerful arms were decorated with golden armlets spread on both ways, resembled flags raised in honor of Lord Indra,  It has the scars of wounds caused while battling with the elephant Airavatha, raised shoulders with the scars of wounds caused by the holy wheel of Lord Vishnu, were covered with the ornaments made of diamonds.  His strong and powerful arms are podgy and ideal to the raised shoulders were smeared in best sandal paste which is most desirable for Yakshas, nagas, Devas, Dhanavas and Gangharvas and it was massaged by gorgeous women, his perfect physique resembled five hooded serpent in the mount Mandhara.  His raised shoulders were like the twin peaks in Mount Mandhara, Ravana breathed out the sweet fragrances of  Chutha and Punnaga, Vakula flowers and along with the superior qualities of intoxicated drinks while sleeping and it spread all over the palace.  Hanuman witnessed the King of demon with finest jewels, attractive earrings and attired in grand silk clothes with his wives, shone like the hue of pearls, diamonds and gold, his snoring was like hiss of serpent in the middle of sacred river Ganga, in the light of lamps in all directions.  The best among the Vanaras, Hanuman witnessed the face of wives of  Ravana who has the radiance of Lord Chandra, attired in splendid clothes and adorned in finest jewels, grand earrings studded with precious gems were in sleep resembled like stars in the sky.  Some of the women were tired of passionate sport with Ravana and bend forward and slept, another women was sleeping in dancing posture, another one had  Veena on her hand, another woman was holding madukka/musical instrument and sleeping, another one is holding Pataha close to her chest and sleeping, these  women were  holding various musical instruments like flute, Mridanga,  Padma, Dindima, Adambara, etc….close to their bosom and sleeping, some of them were remained entwined each others in sleep.  Suddenly, Hanuman noticed a gorgeous woman sleeping in a couch positioned not too far from the place of young maiden who were sound asleep.  It was Mandodhari, dear to the demon King Ravana, who has stunning figure, adorned in most excellent jewels, fair complexion and has the radiance of golden hue.  Instantly, Hanuman, great warrior thought “It must be Sita of unparalleled beauty.”  In extreme delight Hanuman embraced his arms, kissed his tail, climbed up and down the pillars and engrossed in all monkey acts.
 
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!