Lanka Kaanda
172 - conflict actually begins
Chaupais
Description
Struck with terror (continues Lord Siva) the monkeys turned tail, although Uma, they would come out victorious in the end. One exclaimed, "Where are Angada and Hanuman? Where are the mighty Nala, Nila and Dvivida?" At the time Hanuman heard that his troops were breaking, that mighty warrior held his position at the western gate of Lanka, where Meghanada led the defence. The gate, however, would not give way and Hanuman was faced with a mighty impediment. The son of the wind-god grew terribly furious at heart and the warrior, who was formidable as death, gave a loud roar. He sprang and reached the fort of Lanka; and seizing a rock he rushed at Meghanada, shattered his chariot, overthrew the charioteer and kicked Meghanada himself at his chest. Another charioteer, who perceived the distress of the prince, picked him up in his own chariot and speedily brought him home.