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The Author of this post have chosen to restrict the content of this Post to members only.Part III - Ram and Lakshman Vs Ahi and Mahiravan:
"Paatala Arasar Ahi Ravanar!" ----- "Vaazhga!"
"Patala Arasar Mahi Ravanar!" ----- "Vaazhga!"
"Paatala Arasar Ahi Ravanar!" ----- "Vaazhga!"
"Patala Arasar Mahi Ravanar!" ----- "Vaazhga!"
A demon army shout out praises for their kings as they follow them into battle.
Ram, Lakshman and Hanuman walk forward with eas grace and face the army confidently.
Ram shifts the bow he was holding in his right hand to his left as if to say he is ready for battle.
"Paatala Arasar Ahi Ravanar!" ----- "Vaazhga!"
"Patala Arasar Mahi Ravanar!" ----- "Vaazhga!"
The demon soldiers keep chanting.
"Soldiers! Go forth! Andha moovaraiyum uro theriyaamal aakungal!"
"It is because of them our sacrifice has not been victorious. Kill them!"
Shouting madly, the demon soldiers rush forward.
"Jai Sri Ram!" Hanuman shouts out his mantra.
"Jai Sri Ram!" a response comes back from Jambavan who leads Angad, Nal and Neel bearing their maces ready to fight.
Surprised, Ram, Lakshman and Hanuman turn towards that voice and find Jambavan, Angad, Nal and Neel coming towards them.
"Prabhu, if all seven of us fight together, our enemies will surely fall." Hanuman says to Lord Ram.
"Jai Sri Ram!" Motioning to them to come along, Hanuman goes forward to meet the demon hordes.
The four of them echo the Taraka Mantra and follow Hanuman. Jambavan lets lose a mighty roar.
The demon army rushes madly at them all waving their weapons menacingly.
Four vanaras and one reeksha meet the huge army as they advance.
The onslaught of the demons are stopped by the terrific 5 warriors who fight for justice. While Hanuman, Angad, Nal and Neel fight with their maces, Jambavan fights with his bare hands.
"Raama!" Ram faces Ahi and Mahiravan. "If you are smart enough, survive this!"
Mahiravan flips the weapon and catches it as it falls.
Ram and Lakshman draw out their arrows and stand ready for battle.
Mahiravan's broad sword rushes towards Ram.
Quick as lightning, Ram releases an arrow.
The weapons meet in mid air and Mahiravan's demon sword is blown apart and vanishes in a cloud of smoke.
Both Ahiravan and Mahiravan look up with disbelief.
The sounds of Hanuman's gada as he entertains the demon hordes ring through the battle field.
Ahiravan throws his sword at the scions of the Solar Race. Lakshman shoots his arrow at this weapon and it meets the same fate as the previous one. Ahi and Mahi cannot believe that their weapons did not even reached their targets.
Nal/Neel fights with the demons.
Ahi and Mahiravan summon forth two demonic weapons with their magic.
Cackling madly, Mahiravan throws the weapon at Ram and Lakshman. Ram shoots an arrow at this one. Ahiravan releases his weapon too. Lakshman targets his with an arrow of his own.
Both these weapons are stopped mid-air and destroyed. Ahi and Mahiravan are stunned and screams out in frustration.
Jambavan attacks the demons with his bare (bear) hands. He stops the demon's attacks and slashes at him with his claws. The demon flails around unable to withstand the assault. "Ennidame modhuhiraaya?" Another slash falls on the demon. The demon falls as Jambavan laughs victoriously.
Ahi and Mahi make two bows appear and laugh madly again. (Honestly! Why do they have to laugh for everything they do?!?!?) Again they raise their hands and astras appear in a glow of light. They laugh again looking at what they have produced. (Again...)
"No one can escape from Patala without defeating me," announces Mahiravan.
Ram and Lakshman face the demon brothers without even a trace of fear.
"We are going to offer both of you to the Patal Devta," says Ahiravan.
Ram's muscular hand reaches for an arrow in his quiver.
Ahiravan and Mahiravan aim their arrows carefully and let go of the bowsrtings. As the arrows rush through the air, Ram releases a single arrow that splits into two and destroys the demon astras.
"No!" Ahiravan's scream is heard sharply as Mahiravn stares at the spectacle in shock.
Angada, Nal and Neel are fighting the demon soldiers and demons fall back as the blows of the mace subdues them. Slash after slash from Jambavan's claws also leave their marks on the demon soldiers.
"Our yaaga may have failed but we wont fail in this battlefield." saying so, Mahiravan summons
an astra.
"Epitomes of Injustice! Cowards!!"
Stung by Ram's words, Ahiravan shouts, "Raamaa!"
Ram steps forward and says to the demon kings of Patala, "We who came bearing the bows will face our enemies and destroy them and not stab at the back like you two. No brave warrior will make the snatch the enemy unconcious like you did. There is no difference between Ravan and you! You both are a disgrace for bravery and chivalry. No matter what yaaga the both of you perform, it will never be victorious. Upon the Demon God of the Underworld, I tell you, this is the end of you both. "
Lakshman joins his brother, "But our yaaga will be victorious. In our yaaga of bravery, we will make you the sacrifices."
Mahiravan grunts in rage.
As one Ram and Lakshman reach for their arrows.
Mahiravan takes aim while Ahiravan summons more power into his astra.
Ahiravan and Mahiravan release their arrows.
Again the Raghukul brothers release their arrows simultaneously and destroy the advancing astras.
Shock is plainly evident on Ahi and Mahi's faces.
Hanuman dexterously fights more demons dodging and hitting them with his mace. Four demons pounce on Hanuman. The others are all fighting busily. A fifth demon comes with a dreadful sword towards Hanuman as the other four try to hold him in place. With a mighty heave, Hanuman breaks free fromt he four demons and stop the sword of the fifth at the last moment and dismisses him by hitting him with his tail and his mace.
Ahiravan and Mahiravan are ready with two new arrows. Lakshman lifts his bow and arrow before him. As the arrow points to the sky, he closes his eyes and chants. Ahiravan and Mahiravan aim their weapons at him. Eyes ablaze, Lakshman targets their weapons and shoots his arrow. It splits into two and deprives the two demons of their bows. Ahiravan and Mahiravan are no match four our heroes.
Angad and Nal/Neel fights back the demons.
Ahiravan and Mahiravan summon more demonic weapons and throw them towards Ram and Lakshman which are also reduced to dust and smoke by two well placed arrows of Ram and Lakshman.
Hanuman beats up more demons.
Ahiravan and Mahiravan make two more weapons appear out of thin air. Ram and Lakshman are too quick for them. Two swift arrows dislodge the crowns from Ahi and Mahiravan's head. Undaunted, they throw the weapons they have summoned on Ram and Lakshman. Ram-Lakshman's arrows meet them mid air and they vanish into smoke and dust.
With an air of finality, Ram lifts his bow and arrow up and positioningit in front of him with the arrow pointing towards the sky. He closes his eyes and chants a sacred mantra.
Needhiyum nermaiyum arindhidaa arakkar
Ahi Mahi Raavanan aanavam azhithida
Needhiyum Nermana Veera Raghuraamanum
Sathiya polivudan avar mun nindraar
Dhrohamum Krodhamum konda avar munnaal
Yaahamum Vehamum kondivar nindraar
Veenara aathiram kondavar munnaal
Gnyaana vairaakiyam kondivar nindraarRam opens his eyes and takes aim and releases his arrows. It splits into two and rushes towards Ahi and Mahiravan who are in the process of summoning forth more weapons. The arrows rush forwards with unimaginable speed and burry themselves shaft-deep into Ahi and Mahiravan. Staggering with pain, they both fall to the ground. A slight smile plays on Lord Ram's face and Lakshman looks satisfied.
Hanuman, Jambavan, Angad, Nal, Neel come to Ram and Lakshman praising them. Lakshman says that we have destroyed both the evil ones.
Strange little creatures fly towards the demon kings. The victorious seven and those remaining of the demon army watch in surprise. The little creatures fly away swiftly. Mahiravan and Ahiravan open their eyes much to the surprise of Ram and Lakshman. They get up laughing sarcastically, saying, "We are immortal. We cannot be destroyed. "
Everyone are stunned by this spectacle.
Coming up:
Hanuman remembers the Patala Queen Chandrasena saying that she knew the secret of how to kill the demons. Hanuman goes to her and asks for help. She is ready to help but will not agree to it unless her conditions are fulfilled.
Edited by Vibhishna - 15 years ago