Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c9.2834

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The Kālakeyas were the brothers of Vidyujjihva. At the time of Rāvaṇa's return after his triumphal march, a battle took place between him and the Kālakeyas. The Kālakeyas fell under the sword of Rāvaṇa. Enraged at the death of his brothers, Vidyujjihva encountered Rāvaṇa. In the battle that followed, Vidyujjihva was killed. On hearing about her husband's death, Śūrpaṇakhā went to Rāvaṇa wailing and lamenting. Moved to pity at the sight of her tears, Rāvaṇa said:— "Dear Sister! You may travel through the three worlds and accept any man you like as your husband. Is there any one who would not wish to become my relative? Go and marry a husband suited to you. If any one turns down your proposal, just inform me. I shall come and make your husband."