Wednesday 8 June 2016

Narantaka dies

Seeing Ravana cry, one of his sons, Trishira, came to him. He said - Father, you wanted to be immortal, but Brahma did not give you that boon. Uncle Vibhishana became immortal because of his qualities. He gave you good advise, but you did not listen. You also fought with your elder brother, Kubera. Everyone is scared of Vasuki, you made sure he is scared of you. You won over the Gods. Today is my chance. I will win the war for you.

Devantak, Narantak and Atikaya, brave heroes, wanted to go to battle along with Trishira. Getting permission from Ravana, the four heros decked themselves up for battle and stepped out.

These four sons of Ravana were accompanied by Mahodara and the brave Mahapasha.

Their mothers were crying. Sons - Please do not go and leave me alone. When a brave like Kumbhakarna fell, what will you do, Go and take Rama's Sita to him. That will save Lanka and your lives. If Ravana is after your lives if you commit such an act, then go and take refuge in Kailasha. Kubera will protect you.

The rakshahshas said You are living only because you are our mothers. We are not afraid of mere humans. Why should we take refuge in the house of that brother, from whom our father got the Pushpaka chariot. If we fall in battle, we will leave for the heavens in wonderful chariots. We will kill Rama and Lakshmana like Garuda kills snakes.

Saying this, the six heroes with their armies got ready.

Vanaras attacked with stones, rocks and trees and these were cut off by the demons. Some rakshasas fell from the blows received from the vanaras.

Narantaka started shooting arrows everywhere. Vanaras began falling and soon the soil was red, from the blood of the vanaras.

Sugirva asked Angada to intervene. Angada went and attacked Narantaka. Narantaka lifted a spear and hurled that towards Angada. No one knew what would happen. Angada's chest was like thunder, and the spear when it struck his chest, broke into two. Angada then killed the horses drawing the chariot of Narantaka.

Narantaka then dealt a mighty blow at Angada. Angada did not fall. Jumping, he placed his knee on the chest of Narantaka, and killed him. 

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