सर्गः ५९
In which Cyavana tells how Lavaṇa spear burned Māndhātr̥ and his host, proving spear strength, yet promises Śatrughna victory at dawn
Śatrughna asks Cyavana about Lavaṇa spear and past victims — Cyavana recalls Ikṣvāku king Māndhātr̥ famed in three worlds — Māndhātr̥ conquers earth then seeks heaven from Indra — Indra demands earth subjection noting Lavaṇa defies him — Shamed Māndhātr̥ returns and sends envoy to Lavaṇa — Lavaṇa eats envoy and Māndhātr̥ attacks with arrows — Lavaṇa laughs seizes spear and burns king with army — Cyavana declares spear unsurpassed yet promises Śatrughna victory tomorrow