Hanuman Kills Akshaya Kumara

During his journey, Hanuman developed a ravenous appetite. He longed to eat the fruits from the Ashok Garden but hesitated, knowing it might anger the demon soldiers and provoke a battle. After displaying his prowess, he decided to return to the other monkeys.

"I am feeling hungry," he told Sita. "The trees here are laden with fruits. With your permission, I want to eat the fruits in this garden and satisfy my hunger." Sita gave her consent.

While eating the fruits, Hanuman began breaking the trees, destroying the beautiful and captivating Ashok Garden. His uproar caused the animals and birds to flee in panic. The demonesses sleeping in the garden awoke, alarmed by the commotion.

Ravana was furious when he learned that an enormous monkey was destroying the Ashok Garden's splendor. He sent his son, Akshaya Kumara, with a large army to capture Hanuman. Seated in his chariot, Akshaya Kumara began to shower Hanuman with arrows. Recognizing his enemy's combat skills, Hanuman knew he could kill him with a single blow. Uprooting a tree, Hanuman attacked Akshaya Kumara, shattering his chariot and killing his horses. Akshaya Kumara fell to the ground with his weapons, and Hanuman, still in his gigantic form, trampled him, crushing his head and arms and killing him instantly. His demise sent waves of grief throughout the city, and the citizens of Lanka were petrified. Hanuman then returned to his normal form.

Ravana was both mournful and furious when he heard of his son Akshaya Kumara's death. He couldn't comprehend how a monkey could enter the impregnable city of Lanka, protected by powerful demons. After much effort, he regained control of his emotions.

Ravana summoned his eldest son, Indrajit. Indrajit's original name was Meghanada, but he earned the title "Indrajit" after defeating Indra in battle. (Indrajit means "one who defeated Indra.")