Lanka Kaanda
181 - Destruction of Meghanada's sacrificial performance; his engagement on the battle-field and deliverance at the hands of Laksmana
Chaupais
Description
Hanuman lifted him without any exertion and after placing him at the main gate of Lanka returned. Hearing of his death, the gods as well as the Gandharvas all appeared in the heavens in their aerial cars. Raining down flowers, they beat their drums and sang the spotless glory of Sri Rama (the Lord of the Raghus). "Glory to Lord Ananta! Glory to the support of the whole universe! You, O lord, have delivered the gods." Having thus hymned his praises, the gods as well as the Siddhas went their way, while Laksmana arrived in the presence of the All-merciful. The moment the ten-headed monster heard the news of his son's death, he dropped senseless to the ground. Mandodari made grievous lamentation, beating her breast and crying in many ways. The citizens were all smitten with grief; everyone abused Ravana.