Lk17. King Anaranya Curses Ravana

LAVA KUSA (UTTARAKANDA) Having conquered King Marutta Ravana attacked King Anaranya. The latter fought with courage But failed at the last stage. Ten thousand elephants, A lakh of battle horses, Were on Anaranya's side, But most of them died. His thousands of chariots And many foot soldiers, Were crushed into pieces By the onslaught of arrows. In the fierce battle fought, King Anaranya had lost Almost all his support Leading to his defeat. He was completely shaken. From his chariot he fell down When Ravana hit his head And he was found dead. While dying the King said, "Oh Ravana, I'm not afraid Of death, as after birth, One should face death." "Ikswaku's race you insulted By your words and deed And that day is not far off When you'll be disposed of." "Sri Rama, Dasaratha's son, Be sure, will be the one, To take birth on this earth, In order to hasten your death." On Ravana, this curse fell, But he didn't worry at all, As he had no fear of death From any man on this earth.