Saturday 18 April 2015

Sundarakandam !! 14. Ashokavanika Anveshanam / Hanuman’s search in Ashokavatika !!

 
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
 
 
 
 
 
Jai Anjaneya !!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sa Muhurtham Iva  Dhvaithva Manasa Cha Adhigamyatham |
Avaplutho Mahatheja: Prakaram Thasya Veshmana: ||
Sa Thu Samhrushta Sarvanga: Prakarasyo  Mahakapi: |
Pushpithagran Vasanthadhou Dhadharsha Vividhan Dhruman ||
Salan Ashokan Bhavyam: Cha Champakam: Cha Supushpithan |
Uddhalakan  Nagavrukshama: Choothan Kapimukhan Api ||
Atha Amravana Sancchanam Latha Shatha Samavrutham |
Jyamuktha Iva Naracha: Pupluvey Vrukshavatikam ||
Sa Pravishya  Vichithram Tham Vihagair Abhinadhitham |
Rajathai: Kanchanai: Chaiva Padhapai: Sarvathovrutham ||
Vihagair  Mrugasambandhai: Cha Vichithram Chithrakananam |
Udhidhathithya Sankasham Dhadharsha Hanuman Kapi: ||
Vrutham Nanavidhair Vrikshai: Pushpoga Phalopagai: |
Kokilair Bhringarajai: Cha  Mathhair Nithya Nishevitham ||
Prahurshta Manuje Kale Mrugapakshi Samakuley |
 Maththa Barhina Samdhrushtam Nana Dhvija Ganayutham ||
 
The resplendent Hanuman thought about the Ashokavatika, immediately leaped from the wall of the mansion and proceeded towards the huge enclosure wall, he could witness marvelous woods in which cluster of  Salavruksha, Ashoka, Champaka, Uddhalaka, Naga, Mango etc.. packed with fruits and flowers as it was the spring season.  Hanuman flew like an Naracha arrow released from the bow towards the place full of mango trees and various creepers, several humans were roaming enthusiastically, whole garden was resounded with the chirping of birds,  peacocks and cuckoos, there were cries of animals and dragon flies, he could witness  tall trees, trees full of flowers and fruits.  Hanuman was looking for the elegant Sita, daughter of King Janaka in the garden.  The trees were relentlessly showering flowers of various colors and fragrances at the touch of birds flying through the cluster, it poured flowers on Hanuman who was in the middle of Ashokavatika and resembled like mountain of flower, and the Earth shone with the flowers of brilliant colors like well ornamented woman, trees showered fruits along with the leaves and flowers , as if defeated gambler due to the force of Hanuman who was dashing through the woods, birds gathered were in search of other branches as it was quivered by the wind.  The best trees were crushed by the might of Hanuman and looked like young women with disheveled hair, disturbed features.  He destroyed the creepers with his might as if breaking the cluster of clouds on the top of Mount Vindhya, Hanuman closely observed the pathways decked with diamonds, silver and gold, beautiful ponds with crystal clear water like nectar and its stairs were embedded with diamonds, coral, and pearl, crystals and precious stones, full of flowers of lilies and lotuses, resounded by the chirping of Chakravaha birds, waterfalls, swans and cranes, it was surrounded  by tall trees and creepers, Santhanaka and Karaveera trees with full of flowers and shrubs, there were numerous wells in various pattern.  Hanuman witnessed various peaks in a marvelous mountain and caves which was covered by trees, waterfall from the mountain resembled like young maiden leaped down from the lap of her lover and detained on the floor by her relatives, shortly returning to her lover with all force and energies.  There was beautiful pond with the stairs embedded with diamonds and pearls, full of lotus flowers and cluster of water birds on it, there was marvelous woods and magnificent mansions created by Vishwakarma, trees with full of flowers and fruits in beautiful platforms made of gold, whole atmosphere was radiant like sun by the golden hue of Mount Meru, cluster of Shimshupa trees were produced the sound of twinkling of bells at the current of air, Hanuman with his powerful arms climbed up the Shimshupa tree which was full of flowers and covered him under the leaves, he spoke softly “ If I have God’s grace, I will definitely see Sita,  who is affectionate to Rama, moving around inside the garden in extreme grief.  This garden is well decorated with the trees of Champaka, Sandal and Vakula by the evil minded Ravana.  There are beautiful ponds full of graceful birds; Sita will definitely visit these ponds.  Sita who is dear to Rama, chaste and attractive wife of Rama would love to be in the woods, Janaki, daughter of King Janaka who has the eyes of deer, shrunken at the separation from her beloved husband Rama, will definitely visit this place.   The ever youthful wife of Rama will perform the rite at the time of sunset; she will definitely come to the river to perform the same.  Ashokavatika is well suited for Sita, who has the face resemblance to moon, auspicious one and wife of Rama who is the King of the Kings.”  In this way, Hanuman absorbed in various thoughts and well covered himself under the cluster of leaves, began to watch the surroundings thoroughly.
 
 
 
 
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!