There should be no delay in his capture
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Story Play (Attakkatha):
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There should be no delay in his capture,
is there any doubt when you think about it?
O Ravana, how can he be your match!
what Bali says is sheer arrogance.
Reference:
Narada and Ravana set out to capture Bali. Narada tells Ravana there is no need to take his famous sword against a mere monkey. Ravana then says this sword, the Chandrahasam, was given to him by none other than Lord Siva. With a little prompting by Narada, Ravana proceeds to describe how he came to receive the sword from Siva. These episodes are called Kailasoddharanam and Parvathiviraham.
(Courtesy to Thiranottam)
Kailasoddharanam - Tossing of Mount Kailasa
Aided by the blessings from Lord Brahma, Ravana takes control of all the worlds and was staying in happiness in Lanka. His step brother Vaishravana deploys a messenger with an advise to cease Ravana’s ill-deeds. Ravana, unable to take such advices, beheads the messenger and decides to teach Vaishravana a lesson. In the subsequent battle, Ravana defeats his step brotgher and the latter surrenders his aircraft called Pushpakam. One day, while Ravana was traversing in the aircraft, its path was obstructed unexpectedly. Inquiring to the pilot (charioteer) it becomes known that Mount Kailasas is on the aircraft’s way. Ravana makes up his mind to remove the obstacle
He look-sees the Mount deliberately – this is a peculiar act in itself. The spread and height of the mount would be reflected on the face, especially the eyes. Ravana considers to lift the mount. Progressively digging with his hands, he inserts all of his 20 palms underneath the mount, with great difficulty, uproots it, bears it on his forearm and begins tossing it
Parvathiviraham - Parvathi Rupture
During this time, Lord Siva and Parvathi were in a wrangle. The Lord, who always remained in the presence of Parvathi, desired to engage Godess Ganga, present between his mane, in love games. Evolving a plan He sends Parvathy along with other divine ladies for a bath in the Mansarovar Lake. In the meantime, Parvathy keeps their offsprigs as guard to Lord Shiva. The Lord somehow gets rid of the guards and begins charming Ganga. In the meantime, Parvathi, entering quietly after the bath in Mansarovar, witnesses Ganga on the lap of Shiva. Though Shiva remains indifferent, hiding Ganga back in the mane, Parvathi decides to part with her husband to go to his maiden home.
It was around this time that Ravana had uprooted Mount Kailasa and begun tossing it. Absolutely terrified, she runs and embraces Lord Shiva
Pleased with Parvathi’s return and Ravana’s Strength, Lord Shiva presents himself before Ravana and gifts the divine sword called Chandrahasam
Narada, tells Ravana that such a priceless weapon need not be carried to face a mere monkey. Ravana conceds.
The both exit as if to face with Bali
Stage Features:
Narada and Ravana set out to capture Bali. Narada tells Ravana there is no need to take his famous sword against a mere monkey. Ravana then says this sword, the Chandrahasam, was given to him by none other than Lord Siva. With a little prompting by Narada, Ravana proceeds to describe how he came to receive the sword from Siva. These episodes are called Kailasoddharanam and Parvathiviraham.
Supplementary Details:
After the padam has been enacted, Ravana sets out with his sword (called Chandrahasam) to win over Bali. The actors, through gestural exchanges, creates a scenario wherein Ravana explains about the acquisition of the Devine Sword so that Ravana gets the opportunity to enact “Tossing of Kailasa” and the associated “Parvathi Rupture”. As Ravana performs these, Narada listens remaining seated
Tossing of Mount Kailasa
Aided by the blessings from Lord Brahma, Ravana takes control of all the worlds and was staying in happiness in Lanka. His step brother Vaishravana deploys a messenger with an advise to cease Ravana’s ill-deeds. Ravana, unable to take such advices, beheads the messenger and decides to teach Vaishravana a lesson. In the subsequent battle, Ravana defeats his step brotgher and the latter surrenders his aircraft called Pushpakam. One day, while Ravana was traversing in the aircraft, its path was obstructed unexpectedly. Inquiring to the pilot (charioteer) it becomes known that Mount Kailasas is on the aircraft’s way. Ravana makes up his mind to remove the obstacle
He look-sees the Mount deliberately – this is a peculiar act in itself. The spread and height of the mount would be reflected on the face, especially the eyes. Ravana considers to lift the mount. Progressively digging with his hands, he inserts all of his 20 palms underneath the mount, with great difficulty, uproots it, bears it on his forearm and begins tossing it
Parvathi Rupture
During this time, Lord Siva and Parvathi were in a wrangle. The Lord, who always remained in the presence of Parvathi, desired to engage Godess Ganga, present between his mane, in love games. Evolving a plan He sends Parvathy along with other divine ladies for a bath in the Mansarovar Lake. In the meantime, Parvathy keeps their offsprigs as guard to Lord Shiva. The Lord somehow gets rid of the guards and begins charming Ganga. In the meantime, Parvathi, entering quietly after the bath in Mansarovar, witnesses Ganga on the lap of Shiva. Though Shiva remains indifferent, hiding Ganga back in the mane, Parvathi decides to part with her husband to go to his maiden home.
It was around this time that Ravana had uprooted Mount Kailasa and begun tossing it. Absolutely terrified, she runs and embraces Lord Shiva
Pleased with Parvathi’s return and Ravana’s Strength, Lord Shiva presents himself before Ravana and gifts the divine sword called Chandrahasam
Narada, tells Ravana that such a priceless weapon need not be carried to face a mere monkey. Ravana conceds.
The both exit as if to face with Bali
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