Lk24. Ravana Invades Indra's Realm

LAVA KUSA (UTTARAKANDA) With his huge army, Ravana Invaded the realm of Indra, Whose army fought till last But they couldn't well resist. Finally face to face Indra Fought with Demon Ravana, But the boons of Brahma Shielded the wretched Ravana. How to destroy Ravana? Indra prayed to Narayana To kill this Ravana at once As he was causing nuisance. Narayana said, "Oh Indra, The boons of Lord Brahma, From his death, protects him. When time is ripe I'll kill him." It was a scene of horror When there was terror Unleashed by both sides, Despite their heavy losses. The power of Kumbhakarna The tricks of Meghanada Indra's side couldn't face In that nonstop fighting race. Ravana boasted, "I'll kill Indra, Varuna, Yama, and Kubera, And the heaven, I'll take o'er, Under my control forever." Meghanadasaid, "Oh father, Feel free, let us all retire, As Indra has been captured, And vanity of gods crushed." Ravana was proud and said, "My son, all the best you did As a promoter of my race, To bring this war to a success." "Let us proceed to Lanka, With our prisoner Indra, And dismiss our tired soldiers Who carried on the operations."