Tannistha
Part1: Story of Ravan's assault in Bali's hand
A boastful Ravan comes to meet Bali. Bali was busy worshipping the Sun then.
He comes to Bali straight
R: Bali, I have heard of your power, if you are so strong fight me
Bali pays no head
Ravan keeps on exciting Bali.
R: come on Bali! What are you waiting for man? Are you coward? If you are not a coward, be man enough to face me
Bali's temper was gradually rising; he kept himself in check but finally burst out.
B: you have too much faith in your power foolish rakshasha? Let me teach you a lesson.
I pray to the Sun everyday by traveling four sides of the see. Today you will travel with me.
Bali grabs Ravan, tucks ravan's head under his armpit and flies like that.
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He finishes his SANDHYA VANDHANA in this manner. He is fully at ease.
Meanwhile Ravan is miserable, tucked under the armpit of Bali all the while, his head pressed in a guillotine almost and he cannot even breath. He keeps on praying: let me go Bali, let me go
Finally Bali drops Ravan off.
Ravan draws his hands together and asks for forgiveness. He gasps as he speaks:
Bali, you are great, the most powerful person alive. Your speed is like the speed of mind, that of air. Please accept my complements and apologies.
Bali forgives him and takes him to his breast.
He laughs aloud as he remembers the entire thing, and says: Tara you see, why I am not afraid of anyone, not even those two messengers who went to Sugreeb.
T: but still I think you should give a portion of your kingdom to Sugreeb and make friends with him.
B: never, ever. This kingdom will not be divided as long as I live. I am all powerful; no living being can give me death
Only the Almighty can give me death
The lord al mighty, sitting at Vaikunth smiles on hearing this.
Ram and Sugreeb are conversing; Sugreeb tells him everything about Bali.
R: Sugreeb, brothers should not have any difference. There should be perfect friendship among them. Why are you so afraid of your brother?
S: because he is a figure of fright. Now only his destruction can bring me well being.
I have served Bali faithfully for years, but he never treated me well. He assaulted me, tortured my friends, and threw all my well wishers to prison. What's more; he stole my wife.
This strikes a chord with Ram and Laxman and ram promises Sugreeb to be his side and destroy Bali.
Continued …….
part2
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