सर्गः ३०
In which Brahma crowns Meghanada Indrajit, buys Indra with rite-bound boon, and traces defeat to Ahalya assault and Gautama curse.
Gods led by Brahma seek Ravana at Lanka — Brahma praises son and names him Indrajit — Indrajit demands immortality for Indra release — Brahma grants death only through broken fire rite — Indra goes free and gods return to heaven — Brahma recalls creation of Ahalya for Gautama — Indra assaults Ahalya and earns Gautama curse — Brahma prescribes Vaishnava sacrifice and reveals son alive — Indra sacrifices and regains heaven rule