76. Monkey Chiefs Exterminate Rākṣasa Heroes [In a great war, Angada kills Kampana and Prajangha, Dvividha kills Sonithaksha, Maindha kills Yupaksha and Sugrīva kills Kumbha.] When that horrifying war in which very many valorous warriors were killed was continuing, Angada who was eager to fight in a war attacked the valorous Kampana. 76.1 Kampana invited Angada for a war with

77. Hanuman Kills Nikumbha [Nikumbha, brother of Kumbha, attacks Hanuman to revenge his brother's death but he is killed by Hanuman.] Seeing his brother was killed by Sugrīva Nikumbha with anger capable of burning to ashes looked at Sugrīva. 77.1 Then the courageous Nikumbha took an iron club which was as big as the tip of the Mandāra Mountain which

78. Makaraksha Goes to War [Makaraksha, who is the son of Khara, goes to the battle. He sees many bad omens; but continues to the battle field.] Hearing the death of Nikumbha and the fall of Kumbha, Rāvaṇa was greatly enraged and burnt like fire. 78.1 Completely filled with both anger and sorrow, the Rākṣasa king ordered Makaraksha, the son

79. Rāma Kills Makaraksha [A great battle takes place between Rāma and Makaraksha and in the end Makaraksha is killed by Rāma.] Seeing Makaraksha coming out, the monkey chiefs jumped at once and readied themselves to fight with him. 79.1 After that a huge battle took place between the monkeys and Rākṣasas, which made the hairs to bristle and which

80. Indrajit Comes Again to Battle Field [When ordered by Rāvaṇa, Indrajit again came to the battle field. The Uagba that he performed gave good omens. He fought becoming invisible with Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa. When Lakṣmaṇa wants to kill all Rākṣasas by one arrow of Brahma, Rāma prevents him. The Great War continues.] Rāvaṇa hearing about the slaying of Makaraksha,

81. Indrajit Kills Illusory Sītā [Indrajit brings a Sītā made by illusion through the western gate. When Hanuman and other monkeys were witnessing, he kills Sītā of illusion. The monkeys become agitated.] Guessing the mind of the great Rāma, then Indrajit turned away from the battle field and entered in to his city. 81.1 Then that valorous son of Rāvaṇa

82. Hanuman Wages Great War [Hanuman wages a great war and when Indrajit starts to fight again. Hanuman decides to inform Rāma about Sītā's death. Indrajit goes to Nikumbila to perform a Yagna.] Hearing that huge roar which was like the thunder bolt of Indra, the monkeys after looking in all directions, ran away here and there. 82.1 Then Hanuman,

83. Lakṣmaṇa Enraged [When Hanuman tells the news of Sītā's death, Rāma faints. Lakṣmaṇa, who comes there, says that following Dharma is foolish. He further tells that in this world most important thing is wealth and strength which follows wealth.] On hearing the great sound of the battle between Rākṣasas and monkeys Rāma spoke like this to Jambavan. 83.1 "Oh

84. Vibhīṣaṇa's Advice to Stop Indrajit's Yagna [Vibhīṣaṇa arrives there at that time and assures Rāma, that Rāvaṇa would never consent to the killing of Sītā. He informs that if Indrajit completes the Yagna at Nikumbila, he would become invincible. He requests Rāma to send Lakṣmaṇa with him so that the Yagna can be stopped.] When Lakṣmaṇa who was fond