Lk21. Ravana Kills Kings And Rishis

LAVA KUSA (UTTARAKANDA) There was no end to the wars On the underworld Nagas, And other powerful giants, As Ravana was keen on fights. Having conquered Lord Yama, He fought with the sons of Varuna, The rain god, and defeated them, Claiming a false victory this time. The sons didn't fight the war Just not out of their fear, But on Brahma's advice, Not to make his boons false. On his way back to Lanka, The blood thirsty Ravana, Killed many kings, rishis, And took their maidens. He took virgin daughters Of Nagas and Yakshas, Who were so helpless To defend themselves. These girls were taken In his aerial car then. While they shed tears And shuddered with fears. Thinking of their mothers, Fathers, husbands, brothers, They were all afraid And aloud they cried. An army of strong Daityas, Known as the Kalakeyas, Numbering fourteen thousand, All of them were exterminated. In that war Ravana killed Also his sister's husband Who was one among them And stood against him. Surpanakha, his sister, said, "Oh Brother, why you killed, Even in conflicts, my husband? As a widow now I stand." "Don't you feel abashed? You could have spared His life as the lover Of your younger sister." Ravana consoling her said, "Don't weep, Oh my child, I couldn't recognize him, When he was with them." "Against an army of enemies, I sent arrows after arrows, Of which one arrow killed Accidentally your husband." "I shall compensate you, And riches I'll give you. King Khara, being your cousin, Will henceforth be your guardian." In the dense Dhandaka forest, The ruler Khara took rest, And there Surpanakha lived Having lost her husband.