Raama now took up the bow of Vishnu and laid low Khara's chariot and cut his bow
in twain. Khara then took his mace and approached Raama. The Devas and rishis watching the
battle be came anxious and renewed their benedictions.
"You have been a terror and a plague
to mankind!" exclaimed Raama. "Strength of body is no protection to an
evil-doer. You have persecuted and killed rishis engaged in penance in the forest. You
will now receive the punishment due for these sins of yours. The spirits of the rishis
whose flesh you fed on are now witnessing your punishment from their aerial chariots. I
have come to the Dandaka forest to destroy wicked Raakshasas. My arrows will pierce the
bodies of all your kinsfolk. Your head will soon roll on the ground like a ripe
fruit." |
