RAAVANA'S DEFEAT

The Raakshasas under the leadership of Vajradamshtra waged grim battle and slew countless Vaanaras. And yet the Vaanara army stood firm and would not withdraw. Armed with boulders and trees, they killed innumerable Raakshasas. On both sides the fighting was intense. In the end, Angada and the Raakshasa chief fought hand to hand for a long while. Vajradamshtra was slain, gallantly fighting to the last, and the Raakshasas fled in confusion. The Vaanaras surrounded Angada and shouted in exultation.

Then Raavana ordered Prahasta: "Send Akampana and let him have the most terrible Raakshasas to accompany him. Let them go and slay Raama, Sugreeva and the Vaanara army. None can resist Akampana's might and skill."

Accordingly, Prahasta sent an army of Raakshasas under the leadership of Akampana. True to his name, Akampana was firm and immovable in battle. He had chosen his weapons and his warriors carefully. As he advanced, bad omens met him. But neither he nor his followers regarded them. The noise of their challenge rose above that of the ocean.

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