सर्गः ४५
In which Rāvaṇa vows no escape but war, Prahasta pledges his life, and rolls east amid jackals and falling goads
Rāvaṇa tours Laṅkā guards and sees war the only escape — Rāvaṇa names himself Kumbhakarṇa Prahasta Indrajit or Nikumbha for burden — Prahasta counsels returning Sītā yet pledges life for Rāvaṇa — Prahasta worships fire honors brāhmaṇas and mounts shining chariot — Prahasta exits east gate with roaring host amid dire omens — Monkeys seize trees and rocks and shout for battle