Lk25. Brahma Gives Boons To Indrajit Poem by Rajaram Ramachandran

LAVA KUSA (UTTARAKANDA)

The defeat of Indra by trick
Gave his ego a strong prick,
As he couldn't win the war
But captured as a prisoner.

Without Indra the heaven
In darkness had fallen,
So, Brahma talked to Ravana
For a settlement with Mehanada.

Brahma told, "Dear Ravana,
I'm pleased with Mehanada,
Your most admirable son,
Who, this war, has won."

"I find, he's equal to you,
Or may be superior to you,
So, by name Indrajit your son
Will be called from now on."

"Oh Ravana, under your sway
You've brought gods this day.
So powerful now you're,
Ever you remain a conqueror."

"To release Indra from captivity,
To keep him in regular activity,
What should the gods pay
As a consideration, please say?

Indrajit asked, "From the death
Oh Lord, free me henceforth,
If prisoner Indra should return
Back to his seat in heaven."

God said, "No immunity from death
For any living being on the earth,
So, something else you ask
For me to make it an easy task."

Indrajit prayed, "I'm in need
Of a magic chariot indeed,
From death that'll save me,
And also let myself free."

"My death shouldn't take place
Till I complete any sacrifice,
And only through my prowess
From you I'm seeking this."

"Be it so, " when Brahma said.
Indra was at once released.
But Indra was so disappointed
He kept his face very sad.

The tragic story of Ahalya
And the curse on Indra
By the Sage Gowthama
Was retold by Brahma.

Because of that past curse
Indra had to undergo stress.
Having understood this fact
He went back to his seat.