Sarga 15

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThen, the lord of wealth, having seen those thousands of terrified chief Yakshas, spoke to the great Yaksha Manichara.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetO chief of Yakshas, kill the ill-behaved and evil-minded Ravana, and be a refuge for these brave Yakshas skilled in battle.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThus addressed, the mighty-armed Manibhadra, who was very difficult to conquer, surrounded by four thousand Yakshas, then engaged in battle.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThen, the Yakshas, striking with maces, pestles, spears, lances, javelins, and hammers, rushed towards the Rakshasas.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThey engaged in a tumultuous battle, moving swiftly like hawks, giving fierce blows and speaking as if to say, "I do not wish to stop, let the fight be given!"

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThen, the gods along with the Gandharvas, and the sages who expound the Vedas, having witnessed that tumultuous battle, were filled with great wonder.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetIndeed, a thousand Yakshas were slain in battle by Prahasta, and another thousand blameless (excellent) Yaksha warriors were slain by Mahodara.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetAnd then, O King, by the enraged Maricha, who desired to fight, two thousand (Yakshas) were struck down in merely the twinkling of an eye.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetO tiger among men, how can the straightforward battle of the Yakshas compare with the Rakshasas' reliance on magical power, which is why the Rakshasas are superior in war.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetIn the great battle, Maṇibhadra, having encountered Dhūmrākṣa, was struck on the chest with a mace by him in anger, yet he did not even tremble.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThen, Maṇibhadra, having brandished his mace, struck the Rakshasa Dhūmrākṣa on the head, and he, bewildered, indeed fell.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetHaving seen Dhūmrākṣa struck, fallen, and drenched in blood, Daśānana rushed towards Maṇibhadra in battle.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThe foremost among Yakshas, Maṇibhadra, struck that angry Daśānana, who was rushing towards him, with three spears.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetBeing struck, he then struck Manibhadra's crown in battle, and by that blow, his crown was knocked to the side.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThen, though fighting, he remained firm and did not tremble, and from that time onwards, that Yaksha became known as Pārśvamauli (one with a side-tilted crown); O King, a very great roar resounded on that mountain.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThen, from afar, the mace-wielding lord of wealth (Kubera) was seen, accompanied by Shukra and Praushthapada, and surrounded by Padma and Shankha.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetHaving seen his brother in battle, whose glory was lost due to a curse, the wise Kubera spoke words appropriate for their paternal lineage.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetO evil-minded one, because you do not understand even when restrained by me, you will realize the consequence of this after having gone to hell.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetAn evil-minded person who, out of delusion, drinks poison and does not understand its nature, will only realize the consequence of that action at its ultimate fruition.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThe gods do not approve of such a state, nor does any righteous person, by which you have been brought to this condition and yet do not understand it.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetIndeed, whoever disrespects their mother, father, and teacher will see the consequences of such actions after falling under the dominion of Yama, the king of the dead.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetIndeed, the foolish person who does not accumulate merit through penance in this impermanent body will repent later, after death, upon seeing their own ultimate destination.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetFrom righteousness come kingdom, wealth, and happiness, while from unrighteousness comes only sorrow; therefore, one should practice righteousness for the sake of happiness and abandon sin.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetIndeed, the fruit of sin is sorrow, which one must experience oneself in this world; therefore, only a fool would commit sin for the purpose of self-destruction.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetIndeed, the intellect of an evil-minded person does not arise by their own will, for destiny directs everything, and one struck by fate is destroyed, ultimately receiving the fruit corresponding to the actions one performs.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetMen in this world obtain intellect, beauty, prosperity, sons, valor, and steadfastness, all of which are acquired through meritorious deeds.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetYou are destined for hell, as your intellect is of such a nature; I will not speak to you, for such is the judgment for those of bad conduct.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThus rebuked by him, all his ministers, led by Maricha, turned their faces away and fled in all directions.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThen, the great-souled lord of Yakshas struck Dashagriva on the head with a mace, but Ravana was not shaken from his position.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetO Rama, then those two, striking each other in that great battle, became neither distressed nor weary, but remained furious.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThen Dhanada released the fiery weapon at him, but the lord of Rakshasas countered that weapon with the Varuna weapon.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThen, that lord of Rakshasas entered into a demonic illusion and created a hundred thousand forms for destruction.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetDashanana was then seen in the forms of a tiger, a boar, a cloud, a mountain, an ocean, a tree, a Yaksha, and a Daitya.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetRavana, having received a great weapon, was performing many actions, but he himself was not visible.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetHaving whirled a great mace, Ravana struck Kubera on the head, and thus Kubera, bewildered and drenched in blood, was struck by him.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThe lord of wealth, Kubera, fell down like an Ashoka tree whose roots had been cut.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThen, surrounded by the treasures like Padma and others, Kubera was revived by them and brought to the Nandana forest.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetHaving conquered Kubera, the lord of Rakshasas, Ravana, with a joyful mind, took his Pushpaka aerial chariot, which was a symbol of victory.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThe Pushpaka Vimana was adorned with golden pillars, archways made of cat's eye gems, and covered with nets of pearls, resembling a wish-fulfilling tree that grants all desires.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThis flying vehicle was swift as thought, could move and change its form at will, and featured stairs made of gems and gold, along with platforms of refined gold.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetThis imperishable vehicle, created perfectly by Brahma, was fit for gods, always pleasing to the eyes and mind, and wonderfully adorned with many marvels.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetIt was an unsurpassed, mind-captivating creation, endowed with all desired comforts, neither cold nor hot, providing pleasantness in all seasons, and truly auspicious.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetHaving ascended that wish-fulfilling vehicle, which he had conquered by his prowess, the very foolish King Ravana, swollen with excessive pride, believed he had conquered the three worlds.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetHaving conquered the god Vaiśravaṇa (Kubera), he descended from Mount Kailasa.

M. N. Dutt (1891–94), via Valmiki Ramayan DatasetHaving achieved that great victory by his own prowess, the mighty Rakshasa, adorned with a spotless crown and necklace, shone brightly while seated in the excellent aerial chariot, like fire present in an assembly. इत्यार्षे श्रीमद्रामायणे वाल्मीकीये आदिकाव्ये श्रीमदुत्तरकाण्डे पञ्चदशः सर्गः ।। 15 ।। Thus ends the fifteenth sarga of Uttara Kanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.