सर्गः ३

In which Rāma seeks Laṅkā fort plans from Hanumān, who describes walls, moats, gate armies and ruined bridges, then calls for swift departure

Rāma concurs claims ocean crossing capable — Rāma asks Laṅkā forts forces houses seen — Hanumān vows full defense account — Hanumān describes rich joyous elephant chariot Laṅkā — Hanumān describes gold rampart gates engines adorning city — Hanumān describes moats bridges scattering foes — Hanumān reports vigilant Rāvaṇa inspecting troops — Hanumān lists fourfold defences distant sea pathless mountaintop city — Hanumān lists vast gate garrisons and center guard — Hanumān names Aṅgada chiefs claims wreck urges march vows fetch Maithilī