Tuesday 21 April 2015

Sundarakandam !! 17. Rakshasi Dharshanam/ Description of demons!!

 
 
 
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
 
 
 
 
Jai Anjaneya !!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thatha: Kumudhashandabho Nirmalam Nirmalodhaya: |
Prajagam Namaschandhro Hamso Neelamivodhakam ||
Sachivyamiva Kurvan Sa Prabhaya Nirmalaprabha: |
Chandrama Rashmibhi: Sheethai: Sishevey Pavanathmajam ||
Sa Dhadharsha  Thatha: Seetham Poornachandranibhananam |
Shokabarairiva Nyastham Barairnabhivambhasi ||
Dhidhrukshamano Vaidhehim Hanuman Maruthathmaja: |
Sa Dhadharsha Vidhoorasya Rakshasirdharshana: ||
Yekakshim Yekakarnim Cha Karnapravaranam Thatha |
Akarnam Shankukarnam Cha Masthakocchvasanasikam ||
Athikayoththamangi Cha Thanudheerga Shirodharam |
Dhvasthakeshim Thathakeshim Keshakambala Dharinim ||
Lambakarnam Lalatam Cha  Lambodhara Payodharam |
Lamboshtim  Chumbukoshtim Cha  Lambasyam Lambajanukam ||
Hrusvam Dheergam Cha Kubjam Vikatam Vamanam Thatha |
Karalam Bhugnavakthram Cha Pingakshim Vikruthananam ||
 
The cool rays of moon with brilliant sparkle served Hanuman in performing task of Rama; he could witness Sita who has the face resemblance to full moon, her face was hung down with intense grief like sinking ferry.  Hanuman closely observed the dreadful demon and their atypical appearances, who were gathered around Sita, there were demons of one eyed/Yekakshi, one ear/Yekakarni, conch shaped ear, bulged nose up to head, lean and long necked, disheveled hair, without hair, blanket like hair, hanging stomach and breasts, hanging face, lips in place of chin, hanging knees, short, dwarf, tall, hunch backed, distorted figure, long teeth and twisted mouth, green eyed and vicious appearances.  There were demons with dark complexioned, Kalahapriya/love to getting into fight, Krodhana/angered, demons with fierce weapons like dart, hammer, spike, clubs and some of the demons had the faces of Pig, deer, tiger, buffaloes, goat, female fox, demons with feet like elephants, camels, horses, and head sunk into their bodies, single handed demons, demons with single foot, demons with the ears of donkey, cow, elephant and monkey, demons without nose, horizontal shaped nose, crooked nose, elephants nose, demon with their toes and nose fixed on the forehead, demons with the feet of elephant, cow, hairy feet, demons with big head and neck, demons with horrible bosom and nipples, big stomach, demon with big eyes and mouth, demon with long tongue and nails, demon with the face of female goat, elephant faced, cow faced, female pig shaped, horse faced, camel faced, donkey faced, demons with indescribable horrid appearances, demons with the smoke colored hair and they were always in a state of intoxication, impatiently eating meat and consume drinks, whose body were smeared in blood and meat were sitting around the tree.   Hanuman could see Sita, daughter of King Janaka, unblemished, tormented with extreme grief and in murky clothes like the star fallen from the sky.  Sita who is virtuous and generous, was in utter anguish and agony, pain of separation from her husband, lack of decoration resembled like a female elephant separated from the herd was captivated by Lion.  Sita had the look of moon covered by dark clouds at the end of a rainy season, she has lost luster due to the separation from her beloved husband.  Hanuman witnessed Sita who is appropriate to be in the association of her beloved husband is in the capture of horrible demons, in the middle of Ashokavatika, immersed in the ocean of grief.  She was surrounded by the horrid demons, like Rohini with the planets, creepers without flowers; her graceful body was completely covered by dirt like lotus plant, Sita who has beautiful eyes was attired in muddy clothes, her eyes were daunted with fear, heaving sigh of utter despair and grief.  Hanuman was delighted to see Sita, who is the personification of Goddess Earth, with attractive physique shines without any ornaments, Hanuman shed tears of joy and offered obeisance to Rama.
 
Namaskruthva  Ramaya  Lakshmanaya Cha Veeryavan |
Seetha Dharshana Samhrushtey Hanuman Samvruthobavath ||
 
The mighty Hanuman, was in a state of ecstacy and offered obeisance to the valorous Rama and Lakshmana, shortly he covered himself under the cluster of leaves.
 
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!