Lk23. Ravana Receives Curse

LAVA KUSA (UTTARAKANDA) Ravana met nymph Ramba In the abode of Indra And fell for her beauty As she was so pretty. She was decked with jewels And adorned with flowers, She had captivating eyes With her eye brows like bows Like the moon, her face was. Her hands were soft like leaves, She possessed a body frame That was splendour and fame. Ravana at once asked her, "You're going where? Nowhere have I seen Such a beautiful women." "Who's there with you? About me, I shall tell you. As the Lord of three worlds Here, before you, I stand." "Why not you accept me? You'll, any time, be free In my kingdom to remain As a beautiful queen." Ramba replied, "Oh Lord, You're like a powerful God. As your daughter-in-law I bow Before your lotus feet now." Ravana said, "No son of mine Married you in my domain No such relationship exist In this land of Indra, in fact." She replied, "Kindly listen, "I'm the wife of your son, Also the son of your brother Kubera; thus both are my father." Infatuated by her charm Ravana did her harm By spoiling her chastity That betrayed her modesty. To her husband Nalakubara The dear son of Kubera, She told how Ravana was behaving Despite her repeated pleadings, The enraged Nalakubara cursed, "Oh Dear, as you stand violated By Demon Ravana perforce, He'll have to reap this curse." "When he violates any woman Who has no desire of her own, That moment the head of his Will split into seven pieces." All the gods, headed by Brahma, Celebrated the curse on Ravana Who, thereafter, was too careful To avoid any unwilling girl.