सर्गः १८
In which Rāvaṇa finds Marutta ringed by gods turned to birds and beasts, eats the sages, and gods repay their hosts with shining boons.
Rāvaṇa finds Marutta sacrificing with gods — Gods hide as peacock crow chameleon swan — Rāvaṇa demands war or surrender — Marutta scorns brother-beating boast and arms — Saṃvarta forbids war during Mahēśvara session — Marutta drops bow and resumes rite — Śuka proclaims Rāvaṇa victor as he devours sages — Gods grant peacock eyes swan whiteness crow safety chameleon gold