Mangalmandir - Maruti Edition (PDF) - Sai Kirtan Group

Eventually he remembered his friend in the nether world by the name of Ahi-raavan. But
the whole of Lankaa was now surrounded by the monkeys. There was no means left to
carry message outside Lankaa. So Raavan decided to call him by the power of his
mantras.
Raavan by nature was sinful. But he was fully blessed withknowledge of all the
scriptures. Taking bath, he sat himself in the temple of Shankar. After performing the
appropriate worship, he meditated on Ahi-raavan.
Ruling in the Nether world, Ahi-raavan got message in his dream that his friend Raavan
was calling him. Not just that, but that the amazing power of the mantra was pulling him
towards Lankaa. Immediately by the sky route, he proceeded towards Lankaa. Reaching
Lankaa, by the power of the mantras he presented himself in the temple of Shiva. Seeing
his friend, Raavan hugged him. Raavan related all that had happened to Ahi-raavan.
Giving the news of the deaths of the relations, Raavan said: ―Now I rely on your support
to give me protection. To protect me, think out the means for me.‖
Ahi-raavan was well-studied and full of wizardry. He said: ―Brother! I have not seen
those mendicants. I am not even aware of those monkeys. But those who have slayed
great beings like Megh-naad, Indra-jit, Naraantak, they are no ordinary beings. So to gain
victory over them, your desire is mis-placed.‖
Hearing Ahi-raavan‘s words, Raavan was saddened. Tears fell from his eyes. He could
utter any words. Whereupon Ahi-raavan said: ―Nevertheless there is no reason to fear. If
I can gain help from Shankar, then I have a means. Only the first part of the night has
passed. I will secretly infiltrate the enemy camp. Abducting the sleeping two mendicants,
I will take them by the sky route. Sleeping they will be without any arms. So tonight I
will offer them as sacrifice to my ideal female deity.‖
Raavan was very pleased with this. He hugged Ahi-raavan. And with respect he said:
―Brother! Accomplish this task quickly. I will not delay you any longer.‖
Everyone was tired by the day‘s battle. Only Mahaavir Hanumaanji lay awake keeping
watch. Elongating his tail, he surrounded the whole army with his tail like a fort. And at
the door of this fort, Mahaavir stood guard. Apart from this one doorway, there was no
other entrance.
Seeing this powerful head of the monkeys, Ahi-raavan was frightened. Nevertheless, he
still took aid of wizardry to gain access into the fort.
Ahi-raavan took the form of Vibhishan and going straight to Pavankumar, he saluted him.
Mahaavirjio asked: ―O Vibhishanji! Have not gone to sleep yet? Unlike other days, why
are you roaming out today?‖
Ahi-raavan in the form Vibhishan answered: ―Mahaavirji! After the battle was finished
for the day, I immediately went to Lankaa. The Lord had given me immediate task to
accomplish. I now need to see the Lord right now.‖
Mahaavirji did not see it appropriate to question the task of the Lord. He lifted his tail
slightly, and Ahi-raavan managed to enter the fort.
Normally Laxmanji since dwelling in the forest never slept. Not only so, he would sit in
the viraasan posture and sit beside Bhagwaan Raam. But after the injury caused by
Indrajit‘s weapon, he required more rest. Also, to slay Indrajit he had to use excessive
effort. So for the previous days, Bhagwaan Raam ordered him to sleep at night. So both
the brothers were next to each other in deep sleep.
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