Akampan was the only demon who survived the battle. He reached Ravana’s court to tell him the news about it and the death of Khara, Dooshana, Trisira and the soldiers. “It seemed as if every soldier were battling Rama!” said Akampan. This was a part of Rama’s power of illusion. But it did not lessen the terrible anger of Ravana. “Who killed them?” he thundered, “Yama, or Agni or Vishnu? I can defeat even Yama!” “It was as if many-headed snakes erupted from each arrow shot by Rama!” said Akampan, still in a state of shock. Only after he was assured of safety by Ravana, did Akampan tell him about the details of the battle. “The only way to defeat Rama appears to be to separate his beautiful and beloved wife, Seeta, from him, my lord. If she can be abducted, perhaps he can be defeated,” suggested Akampan.
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