Lanka Kaanda
175 - Hanuman fetches the physician Susena and proceeds in quest of the life-giving herb; dialogue between Kalanemi and Ravana, redemption of the she-alligator; deliverance of Kalanemi
Chaupais
Description
Enshrining Sri Rama's lotus-feet in his heart and assuring the Lord of his own might, the son of the wind-god departed. At the other end a spy disclosed the secret to Ravana, who called at the house of Kalanemi (a demon ally of Ravana). The ten-headed monster told him all that he had to say, hearing which Kalanemi beat his head again and again. "Nobody can obstruct him who burnt your capital before your very eyes. Therefore, adore the Lord of the Raghus in your own interest and desist, my lord, from all vain prattle. Hold in your heart that lovely form, swarthy as the blue lotus, the delight of all eyes. Dismiss the foolish idea of 'I' and 'You,' mine and thine and awake from slumber in the night of gross infatuation. Can anyone even dream of conquering Him in battle, who devours even the serpent of Time (which in its turn devours the entire creation)?"