Hanumaan climbed over the wall and jumped into the city. It was part of the
ancient code of warfare that one should not enter the enemy's fortress through the regular
gate, but should make his entry in an out-of-the-way manner.
Vowing that the Raakshasas should be
destroyed he entered the fortress of Lanka with his left foot foremost, for that meant
defeat for the enemy.
He went along the royal street which was
strewn with beautiful flowers. Like lightning shining through the clouds the buildings
shone against the sky. Clambering up the mansions and going along, on their roofs he
admired the beauty of the city. The Raakshasa mansions and streets and their decorations
shone with ineffable beauty. The sounds of cultivated and correct music were heard. Lovely
women moved about to the accompaniment of tinkling anklets. The city was filled with
sounds indicating a full and joyous life. |
