Studies in Indian Art c13.s3.15
Studies in Indian Art c13.s3.15
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c13.s3.15
When Rāma learnt it as Śukra's prophecy, he put an arrow on his bow and communicating (his intention) to the two demons through Hanumān let the arrow fly (209). The shaft so discharged from the bow split the wooden beam (*dāru*) into five pieces. The demons when they saw this prayed to Rāma to spare their family (210).