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Then came Sugreev and Vibheeshan, Nal, Neel, Dwivid, Maind, Sushen, Kumud, Angad. All gathered there and saw Raam and Lakshman lying on the ground. They all were weeping. Monkeys were looking all around to see Indrajeet but he was nowhere to be seen. Indraajeet got invisible by Apratibhat and Apratikarmaa Maayaa. Then Vibheeshan use his own Maayaa and saw Indrajeet standing just before him. He was very happy to see Raam and Lakshman lying on the ground. 

He was saying - "These mighty Raam and Lakshman who killed Khar and Dooshan, are lying like dead today on the ground stricken with my arrows. Even Rishi, Devtaa and Raakshas, all together cannot free them. For whoever my father cannot sleep at nights and nights, I have eliminated the same source of all troubles. Raam, Lakshman and all monkeys' bravery was useless." And he started killing other monkeys in front of other Raakshas. he shot 9 arrows at Neel, 3 arrows each at Mayand and Dwivid. He shot one arrow at the heart of Jaambvaan and 10 arrows at Hanumaan, 2 arrows each at Sharabh and Gavaaksh. He pierced the body of Angad with several arrows very fast.

Then he said again - "See, I have tied both brothers with my arrows. Come and see, O all Raakshas." All Raakshas thought that Raam was killed so they got very happy, praised Indrajeet and made loud roars. Indrajeet himself entered Lankaa very happy.

Sugreev got frightened to see arrows in all parts of Raam's body. Vibheeshan was also scared, he said to Sugreev crying - "Do not be so scared, do not cry. Wars are often like that. Here the victory is not easy. If we will be fortunate then these brave will get up soon. Save yourself and me. Who love Dharm do not fear death." After saying this Vibheeshan took some water in his hands, pronounced some Mantra and wiped his tears with his wet hands. 

He again said - "Hey Sugreev, This time is not to become sad. You should protect them until they gain consciousness. When they will wake up then they will end our worries. Because it is not difficult for Raam to end our worries. Raam cannot die. Therefore till I organize my army, you take care of yourself and your power. See these monkeys are whispering, looking at our weeping eyes, so be all right and don't fear." Vibheeshan thus said to Sugreev and then said to his army also according to the time. Indrajeet went to his father Raavan with his army, greeted him and said - "Raam and Lakshman are killed." Immediately Raavan hugged his son and asked about it. Indrajeet described everything. Now Raavan got fearless and praised his son.

Sarg 47 - Seetaa Sees Raam and Lakshman Lying on the Ground

When Indrajeet went to Lankaa, all chiefs of monkeys surrounded Raam to guard Him - Hanumaan, Angad, Neel, Sushen, Kumud, Nal, Gaj, Gavaaksh, Panas, Saanuprasth, Mahodar, Jaambvaan, Rishabh, Sund, Rambh, Shatbalee, Prithu. Carrying huge trees in their hands. they kept vigilance even for a move of a straw.

Raavan pleased with Indrajeet ordered him to go. Then he called Raakshasee who were guarding Seetaa. When they came, including Trijataa, he announced - "Raam and Lakshman are dead. Indrajeet has killed them in a fight. Tell this to Seetaa and show them to Her in Pushpak Vimaan. She was very proud of them. Now they are killed in war. Now She will come to me definitely disappointed and fearless. When She will see them dead, She will come Herself to me not finding any other way."

Raakshasee went to Pushpak Vimaan, took it along with them, went to Seetaa, made Her sit in the Vimaan and took Her around with Trijataa. Seetaa saw the monkeys' army dead, saw Raakshas enjoying and monkeys sad. She saw Raam and Lakshman lying on the bed of arrows motionless. Seeing them lying like that She started crying.

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