Lakshmana looked and was filled with anger. "O my brother, it is Bharata.
Not satisfied with getting the kingdom, he is pursuing us here, I can see the tree
on our flag flying in the breeze. He has come to slay us; but the son of Kaikeyi shall not
escape with life from me today. What sin is there in killing this destroyer of dharma? The
only question now is, shall we wait for
them here, or shall we give them battle on the top of the
hill? We will make him pay for all the harm be has done us. It is surely no sin to kill
one who comes to slay us. With him will be destroyed the greed of his mother. You will
soon see the forest paths running with blood. Like a tree uprooted by an elephant, Bharata
will be felled to the ground by me. We shall destroy this army. We shall feed fat the
beasts of prey in the forest. "
Lakshmana spoke thus, beside himself with rage. |
