Who slew Khara, Dushana, Trishira and Bali, all champions of matchless strength;

By the slightest exercise of whose might you were able to vanquish the entire creation, both animate and inanimate, and whose beloved spouse you have stolen away. Know me to be his messenger.

Yes, I’ve heard of your daring exploits – your encounter with Sahasrabahu and the distinction you won in your battle with Bali!’ Ravana heard what Hanuman said, but laughed it off.

'I ate the fruit, O lord of the demons, because I was hungry, and I broke down the boughs because I am a monkey. Everybody, O lord (of the rangers of the night), loves his life more than anything else; so when those good -for- nothing fellows began to belabour me.

- I had no course left but to give them blow for blow. To climax that all your son (Meghanada) tied me up, but I’m not at all ashamed of having been bound, keen as I am to accomplish my master’s purpose.

Now, Ravana, I implore you with folded hands, give up your haughtiness and attend to my advice. Have some regard for your lineage and view things in that perslpective; in any case shed delusion and worship him who dispels the fear of his worshippers.

Fight not against him whois a source of terror to Death himself, devourer of all created beins, both animate and inanimate, gods and demons. Surrender Janaka’s daughter at my request.