SERPENT DARTS

Then Indrajit shot serpent darts at Raama and Lakshmana, Bound by them, they could not move and lay helpless on the battle field. They looked at one another, wondering what to do. Lakshmana's grief at Raama's plight was great. As for the Vaanaras they stood round in mournful bewilderment.

Indrajit congratulated the Raakshasa army and returned to the city. Exulting in his victory, he went to his father and announced that the story of Raama and Lakshmana was over. Raavana was beside himself with joy. He embraced his son and praised his prowess.

The Vaanara warriors wounded and downcast, seeing Raama and Lakshmana laid low, concluded that all was over. Vibheeshana, who saw Sugreeva standing helpless and forlorn, put courage in the Vaanara king. "It is foolish to lose hope," he said. "Look at Raama and Lakshmana. Their faces are still bright. They are not dead. Be not afraid. Soon they will recover from this swoon and resume fighting."

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