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trumpets which seemed to crack the skies revived the spirits of the Rakshasa warriors who were in deep despair. Within the twinkling of an eye, the Rakshasa army was moving about with renewed spirits creating a tremendous commotion. Ravan extinguished the fires by means of his power and entered Durlangpur. Nalkuber fought against him risking his life but in the battle he was not successful. Vibhishan captured him. Just then Ravan attained the Sudharshan chakra, there.
Ravan and Nalkuber came to a compromise according to which Nalkuber accepted Ravan's overlordship. After this he was allowed to go back to Durlangpur. When, after the war ended Ravan returned to his tent, he found Uparambha waiting impatiently for him. Making a sign to him to follow her, she took him into a secret chamber.
As if he knew nothing, he said : "Lady! Where are you taking me to ?”
"Oh King of Lanka ! You have promised to fulfil my desire. Have you forgotten it so soon ?”
"Oh you mad woman! Can such a promise ever be given and can such a promise ever be kept up ?”
“That means ?”
"What is the use of your being shocked thus? Have you ever thought of your character and status? Have you thought of your position ?” Ravan said in a serious tone.
“But I ....!"
"No. No. This is not right. You have to be loyal to your husband. Especially for a queen like you this is the first duty".
Hearing the words of Ravan Uparambha was greatly disappointed. Her condition was pitiable. She could not say anything; nor could she restrain her passion for Ravan. Ravan, after pausing a little spoke in a tender and affectionate manner :
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