Introduction Vibhishana laments a lot, after seeing Ravana lying dead on the battle-field. Rama comforts him, saying that a warrior killed in battle, need not be mourned. Vibhishana describes the personality of Ravana and his qualities to Rama and seeks permission of Rama to perform funeral rites to Ravana. Rama directs Vibhishana to perform the […]
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Srimad Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa | Yuddha Kāṇḍa ~ Sarga 108 of 128
Introduction On the advice of Matali the charioteer, Rama employs on Ravana, a mystic missile presided over by Brahma. That arrow penetrates Ravana’s heart and kills him. Ravana falls down dead from his chariot to the earth. ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ […]
Srimad Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa | Yuddha Kāṇḍa ~ Sarga 107 of 128
Introduction Loosing arrows at each other, Rama and Ravana perform a fierce battle. Ravana’s flag-staff is thrown down by Rama’s arrows. When Rama begins to cut off Ravana’s head, another head starts to crop up in its place. The fierce encounter continues thus for seven days. ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ […]
Srimad Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa | Yuddha Kāṇḍa ~ Sarga 106 of 128
Introduction Seeing Ravana’s chariot coming, Rama asks Matali the charioteer to be on his guard. Bad omens prognosticating the fall of Ravana and good omens predicting the victory of Rama appeared in the scene of battle-field. ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ […]
Srimad Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa | Yuddha Kāṇḍa ~ Sarga 105 of 128
Introduction Sage Agastya advises Rama to recites the ‘Aditya Hridaya’, a collection of verses in praise of the sun-god, with a view to gaining victory. ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ ॐ
Srimad Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa | Yuddha Kāṇḍa ~ Sarga 104 of 128
Introduction Ravana reproached the charioteer for having turned back his chariot away from the battle-field. The charioteer explains to Ravana, the various reasons as to why he has taken back the chariot. Satisfied with the explanation given by his charioteer, Ravana instructs him to take the chariot back to the battle-field. Thereupon, the charioteer brings […]
Srimad Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa | Yuddha Kāṇḍa ~ Sarga 103 of 128
Introduction A ferocious battle ensues between Rama and Ravana, hurling thousands of arrows on each other. Each one intercepts the other’s arrows. Rama speaks harsh words to Ravana for having carried away Seetha from Janasthana-forest to Lanka and vows that he will soon dispatch him surely to the world of Death. Rama then pours down […]
Srimad Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa | Yuddha Kāṇḍa ~ Sarga 102 of 128
Introduction The battle between Rama and Ravana starts. Indra sends a chariot, an armour, some arrows and a powerful spear. A tumultuous and thrilling battle ensues between Rama and Ravana. A spear hurled by Ravana is thwarted by a powerful spear (sent by Indra) of Rama. Then, Rama strikes Ravana’s horses with arrows. He also […]
Srimad Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa | Yuddha Kāṇḍa ~ Sarga 101 of 128
Introduction Rama laments over the uncertain condition of Lakshmana. He calls Sushena, the monkey-physician. Sushena tests Lakshmana and says he is still alive. Sushena then requests Hanuma to go all the way to Himalayas and bring the required herbs to treat Lakshmana. Hanuma proceeds to Mount Mahodara and failing to identify the herbs there, carries […]
Srimad Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa | Yuddha Kāṇḍa ~ Sarga 100 of 128
Introduction Rama and Ravana confront each other with various arrows and missiles. Meanwhile, Lakshmana joins the fight and chops off Ravana’s bow with his arrows. Vibhishana also fights and kills Ravana’s horses. Lakshmana rescues Vibhishana, when a spear is hurled on him by Ravana. Then, Ravana throws a spear on Lakshmana. As it penetrates Lakshmana’s […]