Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Upasam Chakrathur Veerou Yaththou Paramam Dhanvinou |
Rakshathur MunivaramVishwamithram
Arindhamou ||
Atha Kale Gathey Thasmin Shashtey
Ahani Thadha Agathey |
Soumithram Abraveeth Ramo Yaththo
Bhava Samahitha: ||
Ramasya Yevam Bhruvanasya
Thvarithasya Yuyutsaya |
Prajjvala Thatho Vedhi: Sa Upadhyaya Purohitha ||
Rama and Lakshman, who are the
destroyer of enemies, well aware of the requirements of the hour, time and place,
spoke to Vishwamithra “ Oh! Maharishey, we would like to know about the precise
hours of appearances of the evildoers who used to create impediments to your
fire sacrifices and when we should be fully prepared to safeguard your ritual
without any fail.” The sages in the
Siddhashrama were extremely pleased at the eagerness of the princes of Kakustha
dynasty and their sincere efforts to encounter the fierce demons. The sages assembled were replied “Oh!
Raghava, you have to protect the rituals for six days and nights from today, revered
Sage Vishwamithra will initiate the proceedings of the ritual, so he will not
be in a position to provide you with any further instruction as the vow the
ritual has begun”. Upon the instructions
of the Sages of Siddhashrama, Rama and Lakshman with their bows and arrows on
hand vigilantly safeguarded the hermitage and the Alter of Fire of Sage Vishwamithra
for six days and night. The time has
arrived for the conclusion of the fire sacrifice, Rama spoke to Lakshman “ Oh!
Soumithri, be prepared “. Suddenly, a
massive blaze raised from the Altar of fire which brightened Sage Vishwamithra
and the Sages who were performing the ritual, eventually it swallowed the
sacred grass, arm length wooden spatulas, fire-woods, heap of flowers and the
whole surroundings of the sacrificial fire got lighten up, while the Vedic
chants according to the prescribed rules for the conclusion of sacrificial fire
was rendered. Instantly a trident and a
loud explosion was raised in the sky, massive clouds appeared and two dreadful
demon came into sight performing illusionary acts as if they were pouncing on
the Altar of Fire. Mareecha and Subhahu
with a bunch of demons created a sudden strong outburst of blood on the fire
sacrifice. Rama noticed the swamp of blood
on the Altar of Fire, hurried to the demons and spoke to Lakshman “Oh!
Soumithri, I am indisposed to eradicate the impish, flesh eating demons but you
will see that they will have pathetic end with the Manava weapons.” Rama aimed the powerful Manava weapon against
Mareecha, it him like thunderbolt and took him hundred Yojanas away into an
ocean moving up and down with it maddening waves, without taking his life
away. Rama shot an Agneya Asthram
against Subhahu, which killed him instantly.
Rama vanquished the entire demons who were followed Mareecha and
Subhahu. The sages of Siddhashrama
praised Rama like Lord Indra who won over the demons. The illustrious Sage Vishwamithra said “ Oh !
Raghava, my purpose of conducting a ritual at Siddhashrama has become fruitful,
you have actualized the word of honor to your Mentor and your father as well,
likewise the glories of the Siddhashrama has reinstated.” It was the arrival of dusk, Sage Vishwamithra
cheered Rama.
