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## Chapter 234
135. The moon-like disc of the extremely pure fame of Ravana, obtained from the battle, rose, like a learned scholar dispelling darkness.
136. Some were applying ointment to the wounds of the soldiers, some were describing the valor of the warriors, some were searching for the missing soldiers, and some, who were not wounded, were sleeping. Thus, the night of Ravana's army passed according to the appropriate tasks.
137. When the morning dawned, Ravana was awakened by the sound of the morning trumpets.
138. Then, the sun, bearing extreme anger, rose trembling, as if it had come to know the news of Ravana.
139. Hearing that his son was bound, the thousand-rayed, the Digambara, the lord of the Jhangharacharan Siddhi, the great-armed, the great-penitent, came to Ravana.
140. He was as beautiful as the moon, as radiant as the sun, as steady as Mount Meru, and as deep as the ocean.
141. Having completed his bodily duties, he sat comfortably in the midst of the assembly, his mind calm and full of love for the people.
142. Seeing the Muni from afar, Ravana stood up and bowed his head to the ground.
143. When the Muni sat on the excellent throne, Ravana sat on the ground, his hands joined in humility, his whole body bowed in reverence.
144. Ravana said, "O Lord! You are accomplished, so there is no other reason for your coming here except to purify me."
145. Then, praising Ravana's lineage, valor, and glory, the Muni, like a stream of nectar, said, "O long-lived one! This is indeed the result of your good intentions. However, I have something to say, listen."
146. "For Kshatriyas, victory over their enemies is the only fulfillment. Therefore, release my son, Sahasrarashmi."
147. Then, after consulting with his ministers through gestures, Ravana, bowing to the Muni, said, "O Lord! My request is as follows. I am currently infatuated with the royal fortune and have offended our ancestors, the lord of the Vidyadharas, Mudyot."