सर्गः १७
In which Ravana swears never to return Sita, surveys the endless host from his palace, and hears Sarana name Nila, Angada and fellow chiefs
Ravana vows never to yield Sita despite gods — Ravana climbs white palace and views countless monkeys — Ravana asks Sarana to name heroes and leaders — Sarana names roaring Nila leading van at front — Sarana names heir Angada challenging duel with vast throng — Sarana names Kumuda Rambha Sharabha craving Lanka crushing — Sarana names Panasa drumming battle amid Pariyatra host — Sarana names Vinata Krathana Gavaya thirsting for war — Sarana calls countless shape-shifting chiefs irresistible