[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c8.673 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.673 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.673 - **Language:** English ### [c8.673](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.673) But Saṃvartaka stopped Marutta saying "O King! If you would please heed my advice, do not prepare for a fight here. We have started "Maheśvarasatra". If we do not bring it to a conclusion, the whole family will come to an end. One who performs this Yāga should not be engaged in a fight. He should not even become a victim to anger. This Rākṣasa (Rāvaṇa) is invincible. Your victory is doubtful." At this, Marutta put down his bow and began to occupy himself again with the affairs of the Yajña. Just then Śukra shouted, "Rāvaṇa has won." The Rākṣasas and their leader Rāvaṇa continued their tour after eating the maharṣis who had come to take part in the Yāga. After Rāvaṇa left the place, the Devas resumed their own forms (Uttara Rāmāyaṇa). - [Previous: c8.672](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.672) - [Next: c8.674](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.674) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8) ## Cites (1) - [Vālmīkirāmāyaṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.lit.ramayana.valmiki) — Vālmīki, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.673](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.673) · Pramāṇa