Mangalmandir - Maruti Edition (PDF) - Sai Kirtan Group

food offering. He thought this day was the most auspicious for the awakening of his good
fortune.
But the wicked people do not realise that by hurting others, good results cannot be
achieved.
After the worship was over, it was time for the sacrifice. Following his command, the
armed demons stood Sri Raam and Laxman in front of the Devi. Ahiraavan initially
performed sixteen-fold worship of the two brothers. He offered chandan, red paste
(kumkum), flowers and many scented materials. Hanumaanji in the form of the Devi was
saluting Bhagwaan.
According to procedure, Ahiraavan standing in front of the Devi said to the two brothers:
―The time has arrived for your final end. So remember your chosen deity. If you have any
wishes, then also tell me so I can fulfil your final wishes.‖
Hearing these words of Ahiraavan, Laxmanji was enraged. Not only he was the
incarnation of the very Shesh serpent but also the netherland is the abode of the Shesh
serpent. What was this wicked demon uttering in his realm? If the Lord permits, then I
would immediately crush this wicked Ahiraavan between my fingers. But while
Laxmanji was repeatedly looking at the Lord for permission, The Lord was meditating all
the time at the Devi. Sri Raghunathji was observing Hanumaanji in the Devi.
On the other hand, holding his luminous sword Ahiraavan was ready to slay the two
brothers. And with a mild smile the Lord made gesture looking at Mahaavir. Mahaavirji
was also awaiting the Lord‘s permission. Getting the permission Mahaavirji in the form
of the Devi made a loud roar. And with that roar sparks of fire rained out from his eyes.
By the roar of Mahaavirji, the whole of the nether world reverberated. A shiver went
through the hearts of the demons standing there. The said amongst themselves: ―Today
the Devi is very angry. Even her form today looks grave and frightening. Ahiraavan
bringing these two brothers has not done the right thing. By his commitment to sacrifice,
the Devi‘s form has changed.‖
Whereupon there was another loud roar. And the other demons began to tremble. And
with a third roar, Hanumaanji appeared in his normal form. Seating Sri Raam and
Laxman on his shoulders, he snatched away the sword from the demon‘s hand. And he
began to slay the demons. In a moment there was a pile of the dead bodies of the demons.
Slaying the heads of the demons, Mahaavirji offered them in the sacrificial kund. Thus
each and every demon was slayed.
Wioth red eyes Ahiraavan appeared before them. With a loud laughter, he struck the
sword onMahaavir. But by the strike of his sword Mahaavirji smashed Ahiraavan‘s
sword. And the next moment he slayed Ahiraavan‘s head and offered it in the sacrificial
kund. It was as if it was the last offering to end the fire sacrifice.
Mahaavirji‘s body became red smeared by the blood of the demons. Having destroyed the
demons, Mahaavirji began to proceed to Lankaa. Makardhwaj tied to his tail was in a
terrible state. When Hanumaaji was fighting the demons, he had come out of his fainting.
But who could hear him?
Now having the opportunity, Makardhwaj began to pray. But until now Hanumaanji had
forgotten all this. Hearing the voice of Makardhwaj, he attention was drawn to his
tail.Quickly he untied from his tail. And taking the blood of Ahiraavam splattered on the
feet of the Lord, he put a dot on Makardhwaj‘s head and declared him king of the nether
world.
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