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XI
ON THE BANKS OF REWA...
Ravan travelled through the sky with the purpose of launching an attack on the Vidyadhar dynasties that ruled over the Vaithadhya mountain. He also wanted to conquer the unconquered kingdoms on the way and he handed over that responsibility to such heroes as Indrajit and Meghavahan. It was a children's game for them. Kumbhakarna, Vibhishan, Sugriv and such heroes were not necessary for it. .
The march of victory continued, day by day. The victorious army was proceeding crossing place after place like some intoxicated elephants. He himself could not realize how he was spending time during the march contemplating on the beauties of nature with delight and elation. One day, while flying over the Vindhya mountains, he saw in a beautiful area, a stream strutting and sliding down from the sky-high peaks of the mountains, with a melodious noise. He found out from his secret guards that the river was the famous Rewa; and was greatly revered by people. It was a fascinating area abounding in magnificent forests and sky-high peaks. The water was deep and unfathomable in the river which was flowing at a great speed; and whose waves went leaping and jumping. There were countless peacocks dancing about on the high banks of the river. The whole atmosphere was filled with the melodies of birds. The entire area looked fascinating with green plants and trees.
Ravan's heart was greatly delighted. Waves of joy arose in his heart. He thought for a while; and then decided to camp there for sometime. Accordingly, Sugriv and the other trusted
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