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23. ‘Indra wields (his) Sakti , visnu protects Laksmi, the captive goddesses rejoice and the eminences of the clouds become variegated.
24 . The enraged gods wield weapons and wish for a battle; they blaze and are also wakeful (watchful) about the weak spots of the demons.
25. "They ride intentionally around Lanka and outdo us; they augment their strength and lessen our reputation
26. ‘Puffed up with pride, they occupy the quarters, give up the limitations laid down by you ; and (those) mean ones will call us mean and jeer at you who have fallen into disaster.
27. Calming down incessantly, the winds purify the world all around . Why do you, oh great king, (though) dead (calmed) not get revived again ?
28. ‘‘Grief envelopes my mind; my spirit, as though, ebbs; affiliction obliterates light ; without you I lose (my) prowess,