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In the Padma Purana, the women, adorned with flowers, showered their love upon Ravana. They expressed their admiration in various ways. [330] Some said, "Behold, this is the same Ravana who conquered Vaishravana, the son of his maternal aunt, and Yama. He who was ready to lift Mount Kailasa. He who freed Sahasrarashmi from the burden of kingship. He is a valiant warrior." [331-332] "Oh, what a wonderful union of qualities has been brought about by fate in Ravana after a long time. His beauty and his virtues are a source of joy for the world." [333] "That woman is blessed who carried this noble son in her womb. And that father is fortunate who gave birth to him." [334] "Those relatives are praiseworthy who are the objects of his affection. And what can be said of the women who are married to him?" [335] The women, engaged in conversation, continued to gaze at him until he was no longer visible to their wide eyes. [336] When Ravana, the thief of hearts, disappeared from their sight, the women stood motionless for a moment, like paintings. [337] "Their minds were captivated by Ravana, and for some time they were lost in their thoughts, unable to focus on anything else." [338] Wherever Ravana went, the stories of men and women in that land were overshadowed by his legend. [339] The men who held positions of authority in the country, city, village, or shepherd's settlement, went to Ravana, bearing gifts. [340] The people of the villages, carrying appropriate gifts, went to Ravana, bowed down with folded hands, and expressed their satisfaction. [341] They said, "O King! All the beautiful treasures in the forests of Nandana and others are readily available to you, as if by your mere wish." [342] "Since you are worthy of great wealth, what would be the point of having no son? We offer you these gifts to bring you joy." [343]