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रथेनाऽविध्यथच्चाऽरीन् व्यचरीचच निरङ्कुशः । |
86. -chariot and tormented his enemies and moved about unrestrained. By Vibhisana that mighty (chariot)-warrior was announced (introduced) to Rama.
87 . This one stopped the adamant and delighted the Creator (Self-born-Brahma), studied mighty missiles and pro tected the demons in battle;
88. -(he) studied the science of politics, dispelled the valour of Yama, (and) blazed in the wars with the gods; no fear (ever) arose in him.
89. Dreadful to the monkeys, this son of Ravana has come near." Then he challenged the descendent of Kakutstha (Rama) and flourished his heavy bow.
90. Like a serpent assaulting a lion, the son of Sumitra (Laksmana) assaulted him in the great war; for winning a vic tory, they discharged numerous arrows.
91. And the two magnanimous (warriors), broke (the arrows) and did not tire out for long. They shot arrows in such a manner (even) as to spread darkness.
