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Everyone was depressed. Jambavan again invoked Hanuman to fly to the Himalayas. He reminded Hanuman that none but he had the power and strength to bring the Sanjivani herb in time! Hanuman flew to the Himalayas clearing all hurdles on the way. There he was different kinds of herbs. He could not recognize the Sanjivani herb. So Hanuman lifted up the entire hill. He brought the life-giving herb well in time. The herb was immediately applied on Lakshman's wounds. His swoon was soon over. Thus Hanuman proved to be the saviour of Lakshman. Everybody was grateful to him.
There was wailing and weeping in every house in Lanka as countless demons had been killed.
After Meghnath and Khumbhakaran had been killed Ravana himself came to the battle-field to fight against Rama.
Ravana mounted on his golden chariot shot a spate of arrows at Rama. The two supreme bowmen were bent upon slaying each other. They shot potent misslles of secret power. The Gods in heaven looked on with wonder and admiration.
Rama pierced with his arrows every limb of Ravana, yet he did not fall. Matali, Rama's Charioteer, reminded him to use Brahma-astra. Having uttered the spell, Rama shot the Brahma astra which pierced Ravana's chest where was enshrined the secret of his invincibility. The nectar in his naval was dried up. Ravana fell down dead from his chariot to the battle-field.
The Gods in heaven blew their trumpets and showered flowers!
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