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The Seventy-Seventh Chapter
The Vidyaadhara Kumaras, adorned with various flags, mounted on chariots drawn by lions, tigers, boars, elephants, and Sharabha, and on Vimanas, proceeded towards Lanka, fearless and with respect. At that time, those monkey Kumaras, bearing the best weapons and filled with the desire to anger Ravana, were shining like the gods who dwell in the celestial mansions. 13-15.
The names of some of the Kumaras are as follows: Makaradhwaja, Satop, Chandraabha, Vaatayan, GuruBhar, SuryaJyoti, MahaRath, PreetiKakar, DridhaRath, SamunnataBala, Nandan, Sarvada, Dusht, Singh, Sarvapriya, Nal, Neel, SagaraNishwan, PurnaChandra with his son, Skanda, ChandraMarichi, Jambavan, Sankat, SamadhiBahul, SinghKati, IndraAshani, and Bala. Each of their chariots was drawn by a hundred horses. 16-16.
The remaining Kumaras, with their supreme valor, proceeded towards Lanka on vehicles resembling lions, boars, elephants, and tigers, as swift as thought, while the foot soldiers stood in their ranks. 20.
Their banners bore various emblems, and they were marked with various toranas. They were adorned with colorful victory flags, and their army, like a vast ocean, filled the sky with its deep roar. They carried themselves with dignity and were extremely exalted. 21-22.
Reaching the outskirts of Lanka, they pondered, "What a wonder! This Lanka is at peace." 23.
The inhabitants of this Lanka appear to be healthy and calm, and their warriors are stationed as if they have never experienced war before. 24.
Oh, the immense courage, the profound composure, and the strength enhanced by Lakshmi and prowess of the Lord of Lanka! 25.
Although the mighty Kumbhakarna, Indrajit, and Meghanada are imprisoned, and many valiant warriors, including Aksha, who were invincible even to the strongest, have been slain in battle, this king does not seem to have any fear. 26-27.
Thinking thus and conversing among themselves, the Kumaras were filled with immense wonder, as if they were apprehensive. 28.
1. Dyotimaharatha J. | Surya Jyotimaharatha M. | 2 Singh: Kati M. |
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