The moment
Hanumaan saw Lanka, you may take it the for tress has fallen. Doubt only makes the warrior
weak and afraid and should be cast aside. Our victory is certain. The feeling of
confidence in my heart at this moment is a good enough omen for me."
Thus Sugreeva reassured Raama, and inspired him to action. Then Raama and Hanumaan
discussed matters about Lanka, the town, the fort, the moat and other defences.
Understanding no thing, Hanumaan described the wealth of Lanka, the happy lives of the
Raakshasas, their confidence in Raavana and their affection for him.He told Raama of the might and size of Raavana's army; the strength
and structure of the fortress; the alertness of the sentry; the moats, walls and gates,
catapults and drawbridges, the care and thoroughness of all the arrangements for defence.
He also explained how the coast too was carefully guarded so that no enemy ship could
approach it. |
