Lanka Kaanda
167 - An arrow from Sri Rama's bow strikes down Ravana's diadems and umbrella
Chaupais
Description
There was no earthquake nor any strong gust of wind. Nor did they see any weapon or missile. All however, pondered within themselves that it was a most alarming ill-omen. When the ten-headed monster saw that the assembly had taken fright, he laughed and made the following ingenious remarks: "How can the mere dropping down of crowns be an ill-omen to him in whose case even the falling of heads proved a lasting boon? Therefore, return each to your own home and retire." Accordingly all bowed their head and returned home. But anxiety lodged in Mandodari's hearts ever since her earrings dropped to the ground. With eyes full of tears and joining both her palms she said, "O lord of my life, listen to my prayer. My beloved, cease hostility with Sri Rama and have no more of obstinacy in your heart taking Him to be a mere mortal."