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अपूजयंश्चतुर्वक्त्रं विप्रानाचंस्तथाऽऽस्तुवन् । |
5. They worshipped the four-faced (Brahma), honoured the brahmins and also praised (one another). Indrajit smeared (himself) and desired an excellent chariot.
6. He donned an armour rich with jewels, tied a blazing sword, mounted a terrific chariot and then marched forth.
7. They beat loud-sounding drums , so also blew auspicious conchs, mydangas and blew sweet peras.
8. The bards sang praises ; (the warriors) gave out calls to one another and roared like lions.
9. Now they saw evil omens ; the sun's orb burst; the clouds showered blood (and) extremely unbearable hurricanes blew.
10. Black antelopes passed by the left; warriors forgot (their) weapons ; the troop of horses and elephants vomitted blood, got exhusted and depressed.
