Beholding Lanka and applauding it, nay, drawing up his army in battle array, Sri Rama orders the release of Shuka (a spy of Ravana), who was captured earlier and kept under detention by the monkeys. Going back to Ravana, the ogre speaks to him about the military strength of Sri Rama. Infuriated by this report, Ravana vauntingly harps on his own prowess.Recitation: 00: 00 - 07:34Translation: 07:38 - 18:30

Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 25 (Book 6 Canto 25)

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