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Lakshman but, I should not fight now with the idea of using only that weapon. In such a situation as this the Bhahurupinividya (the power of assuming many forms) will be useful and appropriate but I do not possess that power. I should attain it. It is absolutely necessary that I should attain it. If I attain it, by virtue of that power, I can assume many forms and in the battle-field millions of Ravanas will appear. The enemy will see Ravan wherever he casts his eyes and will not be able to know which form is real Ravan and which is only an assumed form. If I use that power the enemies will be confounded and stupefied and then easily I can kill Lakshman."
Ravan felt elated at the very thought of the Bhahurupinividya. He left his chamber and went to Mandodari's Chamber. Now, there was only Mandodari to share his joys and sorrows. But, Mandodari was in a state of deep anguish and grief, on account of the death or captivity of the princes and countless mighty Rakshasa heroes. Moreover, after hearing that Kumbhakarna, Indrajit and Meghavahan had been captured she gave up food. Actually, Mandodari was a woman of an extraordinary character. If on one hand she loved chastity and purity, on the other hand, she went to the extent of persuading Sita to accept Ravan's love. She had never persuaded Ravan to send back Sita to Shri Ram. On the contrary, deeming Sita her husband's love, she tried her best to bring her into Ravan's harem. Moreover, she was also ready to make Sita the Queen-consort of Ravan. She had different views regarding herself and her husband.
Mandodari enthroned Ravan in her heart and never gave room to anyone else there. She never desired the company of anyone else except that of Ravan. She had surrendered herself heart and soul to Ravan. Her self-surrender to Ravan was absolute. She was absolutely contented with Ravan but Ravan was not contented with only Mandodari. He had in his harem thousands of beautiful queens and mistresses. Even then he was not satisfied. He brought Sita by force but Mandodari did not complain against his action; nor was she inwardly agitated over his action. It is difficult to estimate her greatness. Ravan knew Mandodari through and through. He was absolutely inti
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