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In the Padma Purana, Kumbhakarna, filled with rage, then attacked the army. All of them were put to sleep by the Vidya called Nidra (sleep). ||6|| The eyes of those warriors, who were holding weapons, were heavy with sleep, and their weapons fell from their hands. ||61|| Seeing all of them unconscious due to sleep and their battle halted, Sugriva quickly invoked the Vidya called Prabodhini (awakening). ||62|| Awakened by that Vidya, their energy increased, and Hanuman and others, ready for battle, attacked the enemy with great force. ||63|| The army of the Vanaras, marked by their saffron robes, was very large, filled with chariots, swords, and weapons, and their desire for battle was insatiable. It seemed like a raging ocean. ||64|| Seeing the state of his army, which was in a sorry state, and the Vanara army, which was full of enthusiasm, Ravana, filled with excitement, bowed to Indrajeet, who was holding the Mahadeeptika (a powerful weapon), and said with folded hands: ||65-66|| "Father, father, it is not right for you to be eager for battle while I am alive. If that happens, my birth will be in vain. ||67|| What is the use of an axe to cut grass that can be cut with nails? Therefore, be at ease, I will fulfill your desire." ||68|| Saying this, Indrajeet, filled with joy, mounted his beloved elephant, Trailokya Kantak, which was like a mountain, and prepared for battle. He was accompanied by his ministers, and he was as wealthy as Indra, and a great warrior. ||69-70|| As soon as that mighty and proud Indrajeet rose, he swallowed the Vanara army, which was filled with various weapons, in an instant. ||71|| There was not a single Vanara in Sugriva's army who was not wounded by Indrajeet's arrows, which were sharp as needles. ||72|| At that time, people started saying: "Is this Indrajeet, or is this Indra himself? Or is this another Sun?" ||73||