Wednesday 8 April 2015

Sundarakandam !!3. Lanka Vijaya:/ Hanuman’s encounter with Lankini !!

 
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
 
 
 
 
Jai Anjaneya !!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sa Lamba Shikarey Lambey Lamba Thoyadha Sannibhey |
Saththvam Asyaya Medhavi Hanuman Maruthathmaja ||
Nishi Lankam Maha Saththva: Vivesha Kapi Kunjara: |
Ramya Kanana Thoya Adyayam Purim Ravana Palitham ||
Sharadhambudhara Prakhai: Bhavanai: Upashobhitham |
Sagara Upam Nirgosham Sagaranila Sevitham ||
Supushta Bala Samguptham Yayaiva Vitapavathim |
Charu Thorana Niryuham Pandura Dhvarathoranam ||
 
Hanuman, son of Lord Vayu/Maruthathmaja, stood high on the peak of Mount Lamba which was close to the clouds, gathered his courage and entered in the beautiful city of Lanka ruled by Ravana that has magnificent pleasure gardens, streams and ponds.  The city shone with its marvelous mansions guarded by mighty armies of Vitapavati, capital of Lord Kubera.  The beautiful royal paths and archways were guarded by elephants.  Hanuman entered the city of Lanka through the striking pathways which was bright in the light of stars and served with cool breeze, which was protected by the venomous serpents like the propitious city Bhogavati.  There was a huge golden wall like in the city of Amaravati,  that was decorated with flags and bells, Hanuman enthusiastically dived over the wall.  Hanuman was mesmerized at the beauty of the city and its marvelous doors, magnificent floors, beautiful stairs, walls and assembly halls were decked with gold, diamonds, pearl, crystals and precious stones.  The melodious voices of Kroucha birds, peacocks, swans and the reverberations of the auspicious sounds of musical instruments resembled the city of Vasvokasara.  After witnessing the magnificent city well protected and flourished with wealth, beauty and auspiciousness, Hanuman thought it will be difficult to conquer this city with strength alone and it would be possible only for the great warriors like Kumudha, Angadha, Sushena, Maindha or Dvivida.  The access to this city is possible for Sugriva/son of Lord Surya, Kushaparvana, Riksha and me, he was heartily happy to remember the valor of Rama and Lakshmana as well.  Hanuman observed the city of demons attired in grand garments decorated with diamonds and precious jewels and the lighting in the grand mansions were capable to remove the entire darkness in the houses.  Lankini, the guardian of city of the Lanka ruled by  Ravana, witnessed Hanuman entering into the city, instantly she appeared before Hanuman in  her dreadful form and spoke in a unruly voice “Oh! Vanalaya, Oh! Vanara, who are you? Why did you come here? You are not allowed to enter the city well guarded and protected by Ravana.” Hanuman replied “Oh! Dharuna, I will respond to your question truthfully, who you are standing at the entrance of the gate with horrible appearance? Why are you threatening me and blocking my way?” after listening to the words of Hanuman, Lankini who has the ability to disguise in any form answered annoyingly “Oh! Vanara, I protect this city of the King of demon, in an invisible form and wait for the orders of the King.  I protect this city from all directions, It is impossible to enter into the city after humiliating me; otherwise you will end up in permanent sleep.” After listening to the arrogant speech of Lankini, Hanuman stood before her like a mountain and spoke “ I would like to see the grand city of Lanka and its palaces, walls and archways etc…I also would like to visit the pleasure gardens, woods and houses etc…” Lanikini got irritated at the words of Hanuman and replied “Oh! Vanara, unwise monkey, it is impossible to enter into this city of Ravana without winning over me.” Hanuman said “Oh! Nishachari, I will return to my place after seeing these beautiful places.”  Lankini irritatingly let out a loud voice and hit Hanuman, who was already controlling anger thinking of not to hurt a woman.   It infuriated him; he folded the left hand palm and thrashed her.  Lankini fell on the ground with a loud noise with her horrific form, she politely answered “Oh! Mahabala, Vanara Oh! Blessed one, protect me.  I myself represent the city of Lanka and you have defeated me with your prowess. Oh! Harishwara, I had a boon from Lord Brahma, I will narrate to you.   The boon was whenever a Vanara defeat me with his might that would be the ruin of the clan of demons, annihilation of demons and the evil minded King Ravana is definite due to Sita.  Oh! Harishreshta, you can enter in to the city of Lanka ruled by Ravana and perform the task which you are desired. The auspicious city of Lanka is inflicted with curse now onwards; you can conduct the search for Sita as you wish.”
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!