The Wind-God's son to Rama bore Deep-wounded Lakshman stained with gore. He whom no foe might lift or bend Was light as air to such a friend. The dart that Lakshman's side had cleft, Untouched, the hero's body left, And flashing through the air afar Resumed its place in Ravan's car; And, waxing well though wounded sore, He felt the deadly pain no more. And Ravan, though with deep wounds pained, Slowly his sense and strength regained, And furious still and undismayed On bow and shaft his hand he laid.Ramayana 6.268 · Ramayana · 6
Ramayana 6.268
Ramayana · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith
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