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## The Eighty-Fifth Chapter
With warriors emerging from their respective ranks, both armies, fueled by intolerance and pride, appeared extremely fearsome. || 33 ||
Soon, a fierce battle erupted between the two armies, employing weapons like chakra, krakacha, kuntha, khadga, gada, shakti, arrows, and bhindimal. || 34 ||
Warriors, shouting encouragement to each other, clad in armor, their arms ablaze with weapons, leaped forward, eager to penetrate the enemy ranks. || 35 ||
These warriors, propelled by immense speed, initially plunged into the enemy's ranks, then retreated slightly, seeking a suitable path to wield their weapons. || 36 ||
The Lankans, with their superior numbers and strength, overwhelmed the Vanara-Paksha warriors, just as lions subdue elephants. || 37 ||
However, the valiant and radiant Vanara kings, who could not be subdued by other warriors, swiftly retaliated, slaying the Rakshasa warriors. || 38 ||
Witnessing their army crumbling on all sides, the Rakshasa king's two commanders, Hast and Prahast, driven by loyalty to their master and surrounded by a massive force, rose to the challenge. They were easily identifiable by their elephant-emblazoned flags, rode on elephant chariots, and roared, "Fear not, fear not!" They possessed exceptional physiques and immense speed, and their arrival unleashed a fierce onslaught on the Vanara army. || 39-41 ||
Seeing this, Nal and Neel, the Vanara princes, renowned for their valor, mounted on chariots drawn by boars, elephants, and horses, their bodies radiating pride and courage, their forms ablaze with brilliance, and fueled by righteous anger, prepared to engage in battle. || 42-43 ||
The ensuing battle, a cacophony of clashing weapons, echoed with the cries of "Sadhu, Sadhu" (well done, well done), and was filled with fallen warriors. Nal, leaping forward, disarmed and routed Hast, while Neel, with a single blow, ended Prahast's life. || 44-45 ||
The king, witnessing the defeat of Hast and Prahast, realized that the Vanara army was now victorious. || 46 ||