सर्गः ६
In which gods seek refuge from Mālyavān horde, Viṣṇu vows their slaughter, and the Rākṣasa army marches heavenward through bleeding skies.
Gods and seers plead Śiva against tormenting brothers — Śiva declines killing and sends to Viṣṇu — Gods plead Viṣṇu against Laṅkā fortress — Viṣṇu knows Sukēśa sons and promises slaughter — Mālyavān counsels brothers on Hari vow — Brothers vaunt past god victories and mobilize — Rākṣasa beast host abandons Laṅkā for heaven — Brothers ignore dread bones blood quakes — Viṣṇu praised by celestials meets foe — Rākṣasas engulf Mādhava with bloody weapons