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Once uttered they could not be retracted. Although he did not like to accept it, Rāvaṇa could understand that some powerful force maintained the Thinking it possible that Nalakuvera’s words might just be effective, he decided not to again force himself Better not to take any chances. After all, there were enough women who would willingly accept him.

But the beautiful girl did not reciprocate his advances. “Please do not speak in this way.

Rāvaṇa was not at all concerned whether she was married or not.

“O immeasurably powerful one, this Rākṣasa is not to be killed by you at this time. Rāvaṇa is not yet destined to die.

She was thus related to Rāvaṇa and he should not make amorous advances towards her.

granted boons by Brahmā, the creator of the universe, who had so blessed the Rākṣasa that he could not Vedavati’s mention of Viṣṇu did not bother him in the least.

“My lord, do not exert yourself further. Let me remain alone here with this Rākṣasa. There is no doubt about this, therefore you need not bother yourself with this wretch any longer.

Thus you have not heard of my unassailable power.”

You will not be able to pass this mountain. Therefore turn back and go the way you have come.”

Not being interested in pillaging the paltry wealth of a human city, he left and soared up into the heavens

“I have not been killed by you, O vile Rākṣasa. Do not indulge in self-praise, Rāvaṇa, for your own death will soon come.”

The sage knew that Rāvaṇa could not overpower Yamarāja.

He was trapped by the weight of the mountain and could not move.

These people do not deserve to be attacked by you, Rāvaṇa, who cannot be overcome by even the entire

pike, which shot forth tongues of fire, he exclaimed, “O Rākṣasa, I should kill you at once but I will not

Śiva reassured her, “Do not be afraid. This is the action of the vain demon Rāvaṇa.

She could not belong to anyone else. Rāvaṇa should continue on his way as before.

Do not be so rash again. Leave now and go wherever you like.”

But Rāvaṇa himself was not afraid.

He was not going to leave behind this jewel of a woman.