Mangalmandir - Maruti Edition (PDF) - Sai Kirtan Group

The bows and arrows which were in the beds, Ahi-raavan placed them to one side and
looked at both the brothers. Beautiful youth, pleasant faces and affectionate forms –
Ahiraavan felt like warching them uninterrupted.
But immediately next moment he came to his mind the sad face of Raavan. He put the
whoile of the monkey army to deep sleep with his wizardry. And lifting the two brothers
Raam Laxman still in deep sleep, he proceeded by the sky route. The sky lit up with
brilliance.
Suddenly Sugriv woke up.He had been sleeping next to Bhagwaan‘s feet. Not seeing the
Lord, he let out a scream. In a moment the whole army woke up. Not seeing the Lord and
Laxmanji, everyone was frightened.
All together they went to see Mahaavirji. Learning the news, he was distraught. All felt as
if they were to give up life. Hanumaanji began to ponder. I was here guarding all the
time. Nobody could enter through my tail fort without my permission. Then how did this
happen?
Suddenly he realised what had happened just a while back. And so he asked Vibhishanji:
―Vibhishanji! Did you really go to Lankaa ar dusk?‖
―No,‖ replied Vibhishanji with surprise. He responded with a question: ―Why did you
have to ask?‖
―Just a while back you entered this fort, that is why I had to ask.‖
―How can this happen?‖ said the surprised Vibhisahnji. ―After a small chat with the Lord
I was the first to go to sleep. Are you truthfully telling me there was a person of my
image entered the fort?‖
―Certainly yes,‖ replied Hanumaanji. ―That is why I had to ask.‖
Thinking for just a moment Vibhishanji said: ―Very well. We will get to know the
whereabouts of the Lord very quickly now. I am absolutely convinced that in the
wizardry of the magicians, there is always a limit. Ordinarydemons cannot take the form
of the Lord or his devotees. With all the demons in Lankaa, none could take my form.
But the professor of all wizardry, only Ahiraavan could ever take my form. And he is
Raavan‘s fondest friend. By the slaying of his beloved sons Meghnaad and Naraantak,
Raavan must have been saddened. And he would have called Ahiraavan to Lankaa. I am
convinced that Ahiraavan has abducted the Lord and Laxmanji and would have taken
them to his city in the nether world.‖
Mahaaavir‘s heart was filled with joy. He said: ―There is no reason now to worry. I will
now present myself to Ahiraavan , and before sunrise I will here before you with
Bhagwaan Raam and Laxmanji.
Nevertheless you all need to keep vigil in case another demon wizard lodges aggression
you can defend yourselves. And also ensure that my departure is not made known to
anyone outside our camp.‖
Vibhishan described the way to the nether world, it‘s palace, entrances, and the temples
etc. Giving all necessary advise to all, Hanumaanji took leave from there.
How long would it take Pavan-putra to reach the nether world? His speed was akin to the
mind. He speedily reached the nether world. At the doors to the city, a man of same form
as Hanumaanji and strong youth stopped Hanumaanji.
Hanumaanji thought who is this youth to stop me? It resulted in fisticuff between the two,
and after lapse of an hour, the youth remained undefeated.
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