सर्गः ९३
In which Rāvaṇa accuses his charioteer of cowardice, hears his loyal plea for rest, and speeds back to face Rāma
Rāvaṇa rebukes his driver for withdrawing — Rāvaṇa calls the driver coward and traitor — Rāvaṇa orders the chariot turned back — The driver denies fear and treachery — The driver cites exhausted horses and ill omens — The driver says devotion moved him to spare Rāvaṇa — Rāvaṇa praises the driver and gifts a bracelet — The driver speeds the chariot before Rāma