सर्गः ५२
In which Mahōdara scolds boastful Kumbhakarṇa, praises Rāvaṇa wisdom, and plots to win despairing Sītā by false news of Rāma death
Mahōdara calls Kumbhakarṇa rude and ignorant of statecraft — Mahōdara says Rāvaṇa knows gain loss and place time division — Mahōdara warns none can wake sleeping Rāma like death and fire — Mahōdara says slayer of Janasthāna hosts cannot be beaten alone — Mahōdara bids five men proclaim sortie and fight with effort — Mahōdara bids them return bloodied claiming Rāma Lakṣmaṇa devoured — Mahōdara bids city proclaim Rāma slain and king feast troops — Mahōdara says despairing Sītā will yield learning husband lost