Lk14. Lord Sankara Curbs Ravana's Pride

LAVA KUSA (UTTARAKANDA) Having defeated his brother Lord Kubera in the war Ravana took the Aerial car Up above the sky, on the air. Pushpaka suddenly stopped And near a hill it stood With no further movement, To Ravana's astonishment. "How could this happen? Is it, this car will listen Only to Kubera's command? This thought ran in his mind. Nandiswara, the attendant Of Lord Sankara stepped out And said to Ravana the reason Why his car failed to move on. "Lord Sankara, on this spot Sports with his consort, So, none can trespass, O'er this hill by any chance." Hearing Nandi's words Ravana became wild And asked, "Who's this Sankara among all gods? "You may be Nandi Standing like a monkey, Nearer to the Lord, As if you're also god." The word "Monkey" Hurt badly Nandi Who cursed the Raksas "You'll see real monkeys." "Monkeys will be born To destroy all your men. They'll have teeth and claws For their sharp weapons." The arrogance of Ravana Didn't accept Lord Sankara As the most powerful God Among gods he had defeated. He lifted the hill's bottom With his two strong arms, To push the hill far away From his chosen path way. Pressing His toe Sankara, Crushed the arms of Ravana, Who cried aloud like thunder That caused world o'er tremor. To get relief from the pain He sang Samaveda then. Out of pity, the Lord Gave him a shining sword. When Ravana prayed For long life, the Lord Gave him remaining lease Of life sought by the Raksas.