After successfully meeting Sita and delivering Rama's message, Hanuman decided to create chaos in Lanka as a way to demonstrate his power and demoralize the demons. Hanuman began his mischief by raiding a beautiful mango orchard. He devoured all the ripe mangoes and then started uprooting the trees and tearing them apart, causing significant destruction. The noise and the destruction alerted the Rakshasas (demons) who were tasked with guarding the orchard and the surrounding area.
The Rakshasas attempted to confront Hanuman, but they found
themselves powerless against his strength and agility. They could not capture
or subdue him, no matter how hard they tried. Realizing they were no match for
the mighty Vanara, the demons decided to report the situation to their king,
Ravana.
Upon hearing about the disturbance caused by Hanuman, Ravana
was enraged. He summoned one of his fiercest and most skilled warriors, the
demon Mura, and commanded him to kill Hanuman and end the chaos he was causing.
Mura, confident in his abilities, set out to confront
Hanuman. He found Hanuman sitting nonchalantly on a fence, seemingly unbothered
by the commotion he had caused. Determined to prove his prowess, Mura began
hurling a variety of weapons at Hanuman, including spears, tridents, and maces.
However, Hanuman's reflexes were unmatched. He effortlessly dodged each weapon,
either by leaping into the air or swiftly moving out of their path.
As Mura's frustration grew, Hanuman decided to go on the
offensive. He scanned the area and noticed a massive pillar nearby. With a
burst of strength, he broke off the pillar and wielded it as a weapon. Mura,
still reeling from Hanuman's evasive maneuvers, was unprepared for the
counterattack. Hanuman swung the pillar with incredible force, aiming it
directly at Mura. The pillar struck Mura with such power that he was instantly
crushed, his body collapsing under the impact.
Hanuman's victory over Mura was not just a physical triumph; it also sent a clear message to Ravana and the demons of Lanka. It showcased Hanuman's invincibility and foreshadowed the impending doom that awaited them at the hands of Rama and his allies. This act of valor further solidified Hanuman's reputation as a formidable warrior and a loyal devotee of Rama, capable of overcoming any obstacle in his path.
This incident is mentioned in the Bengali Krittibasi Ramayana.