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## The Twelfth Canto
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Seeing this, the Lokapala, Nalakuvara, was filled with despair. He thought that the city had been taken by the Yaksha, Ravana. ||14|| Despite this, he, bearing the spirit of a warrior, went out to fight, even though it meant certain death. He was accompanied by all his loyal vassals. ||140-141||
Then, in the midst of a great battle, filled with weapons and thunderous sounds, where even the rays of the sun could not penetrate, Vibhishana, with great speed, attacked Nalakuvara's chariot, breaking its axle with a kick, and captured him alive. ||142-143||
Vibhishana, filled with rage, did to Nalakuvara what Ravana had done to King Sahasrakirana. ||144||
At that time, Ravana obtained the Sudarshana Chakra, a jewel-studded disc, which was capable of striking fear into the hearts of both gods and demons, and was associated with Indra. ||145||
Then, Ravana, in private, said to Uparambha, "O Pravarangane, by teaching me, you have become my guru." ||146||
"It is not proper for you to do this while your husband is alive. And I, who am a teacher of the path of righteousness, am even less worthy of such an act." ||147||
After this, Ravana, having comforted Nalakuvara, took him to his wife. Nalakuvara, whose armor was torn and whose body was wounded, was brought before her. ||148||
Ravana said, "Enjoy all the pleasures you desire with this husband. What difference is there between me and him in the matter of enjoyment?" ||149||
"My reputation will be tarnished by this act, and others will follow my example." ||150||
"You are the daughter of King Akashadhvaja and Mridunakanta, born into a pure lineage. It is your duty to protect your virtue." ||151||
Hearing this, Uparambha was filled with shame and realized her mistake. She became content with her husband. ||152||
Nalakuvara, unaware of his wife's infidelity, continued to enjoy her company, having received honor from Ravana. ||153||
**Note:** The numbers in parentheses refer to the verse numbers in the original text.