Lanka Kaanda

181 - Destruction of Meghanada's sacrificial performance; his engagement on the battle-field and deliverance at the hands of Laksmana

Chhands

Read Prev   Read Next

Description

In his overweening pride he took no heed of the omens, whether good or bad. Weapons dropped from his hands and warriors fell down from their cars, while horses and elephants ran shrieking out of the line. Frightful jackals, vultures and donkeys gave a shrill cry while dogs whined in large numbers. And owls, like messengers of death, uttered most alarming notes.