अतिकाया Atikaya, the son of Ravana's wife Dhanyamalini धन्यमलिनी, was blessed by Brahmadev that he would not be killed by the gods or demons. Atikaya was filled with rage and entered the battlefield riding on his chariot. The sound of his bow caused an uproar all around.

कुमुद, द्विविदा, मैंदा, नील और शरभ Kumud, Dwivida, Mainda, Nila and Sharabha simultaneously struck him with trees and rocks, which were easily destroyed by Atikaya. He attacked whoever came in front of him and made his way to Shri Ram and challenged him to war. Lakshman stepped up and answered his call. He stood in front of him with his bow in his hand.

Both Atikaya and Lakshmana were skilled in archery. A terrible fight broke out between them. Lakshmanji attacked Atikaya with agni astra; Atikaya summoned Surya astra to counter the attack. Both the weapons were destroyed as they hit each other in the air.

Atikaya invoked the ऐशिका Aishika weapon, which Lakshmana confronted with Aindrastra ऐंद्रास्त्र. Atikaya's Yama astra was destroyed by Lakshmana with Vayavya वायव्यास्त्र astra. The series of attack and counterattack with the divine weapons between the two went on for a long time and yet none of the warriors were ready to give up.

All of a sudden, Vayudev said in the ear of Lakshman ji that his powers are due to the boon of Brahmadev, and his end is possible only with the weapon of Brahma Dev. Adhering to Vayu Dev, Lakshman ji invoked he Brahmastra and attacked Atikaya. In his defense, Atikaya released many arrows to stop the Brahmastra coming towards him, but failed. Lakshman ji killed Atikaya, the majestic son of Ravana, and restored happiness among the Vanarsena and the Gods.

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Audiobook: 3 października 2022