सर्गः ८८
In which Ravana, stripped of chariot and driver, spears Lakshmana through the chest, and Rama swears the world shall hold Rama or Ravana alone.
Ravana hurls Maya and Saura weapons — Rama destroys them with Gandharva arrows — Rivals pierce each other in every limb — Lakshmana severs banner beheads driver cuts bow — Vibhishana smashes horses with a mace — Lakshmana cuts Vibhishana-bound spear and saves him — Ravana hurls unfailing spear into Lakshmana chest — Rama breaks spear and entrusts Lakshmana to chiefs — Rama vows a world without Ravana or Rama — Rama batters and routs fleeing Ravana