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## Eighth Chapter
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Having understood the plight of my own people, I have informed you. Now, you are the authority in this matter, do as you deem fit. I am satisfied having informed you.
Then, the great wrathful Ravana, with great affection, ordered his people to heal the wounds of the branch. Smiling, the ten-headed one then addressed his people, saying, "I will rescue those who have fallen into the ocean of suffering, those who have been cast into the torment of the Vaitarani and other such places."
The valiant kings, led by Prahasta, rushed forward, their weapons blazing, illuminating the sky. They rode on various vehicles, adorned with umbrellas and flags, their great enthusiasm resonating with the sound of trumpets. They were mighty warriors.
The lords of the Vidyadharas descended from the sky and landed on earth, near the city. They were filled with wonder at the sight of the rows of palaces.
Then, Ravana saw the group of humans who had been cast into the artificial hell in the southern direction of Kishkindha. He destroyed the guardians of hell and rescued all the people, just as a relative would rescue their loved ones from suffering.
Hearing of the enemy's strength, the powerful Yama, the guardian of the underworld, named Satop, emerged with his entire army, like a churning sea. He was accompanied by elephants, tall as mountains, fierce and spreading darkness with their maddening roars; horses, adorned with beautiful, waving fly whisks; chariots, shining like the sun, decorated with rows of flags; and valiant warriors, clad in armor and armed with weapons.
Then, Vibhishana, mounted on his chariot and skilled in the art of war, laughed and instantly killed Satop with his arrows.
The lowly servants of Yama, struck by the arrows, fled in all directions.