Lanka Kaanda
182 - Råvana's march to the field of battle; Sri Rama's victory-chariot and an encounter between the monkeys and the demons
Dohas
Description
"Listen, O friend of resolute mind: the hero who happens to be in possession of such a strong chariot can conquer even that mighty and invincible foe, attachment to the world." Hearing the Lord's words, Vibhisana clasped His lotus feet in joy. "You have utilized this opportunity to exhort me, O Rama, an embodiment of grace and bliss that You are." On that side the ten-headed Ravana threw his challenge, while on this side Angada and Hanuman invited him to a contest. The demons, on the one hand, and the bears and monkeys, on the other, steadily fought, each side swearing by its lord.
