If you have so much fear
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If you have so much fear you are no more my enemy.
don't be arrogant, go and live in your palace.
THE END
Balivijayam
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Hail King of monkeys
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Hail King of monekys
After hearing Narada’s words and not realising your powers
I ventured on this misadventure, O the bravest of the brave
Today you must forgive all, hail the son of Indra!
all these things happened, what else can I say!
O the ten-headed, O demon king!
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O the ten-headed, O demon king! are you
the father of the one who captured Indra!
Are you the brave hero who lifted Mount Kailasa
with your bare hands and played with it!
Alas! would you like to live on the
rear-end of a monkey?
How long you have been here, tell me
and where is your powerful son?
Scene 14 Bali and Ravana
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Bali, who instills fear in the enemy
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Bali, who instills fear in the enemy, the son of Indra, the revered monkey sporting gold jewellery, and who, as per a divine boon, will gain half the strength of his opponent, was delighted to hear the sad whimpers. Turning around Bali recognised Ravana. Very cordially Bali released Ravana and spoke thus.
The demon king, after listening to that sage’s words
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The demon king, after listening to that sage’s words, and seeing that mighty monkey for the first time, was momentarily gripped by dismay and fear, and nursed these fickle thoughts.
What shall I do now, things don’t look okay
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What shall I do now, things don’t look okay
will I be able to capture it as I imagined?
Why should I get depressed with such unconnected
thoughts, it’s better to beat a retreat.
thoughts, it’s better to beat a retreat.
Shame! Shame! Will Ravana evert retreat
I am going to tie it up, no two ways about it.
I am going to tie it up, no two ways about it.
Please see, O King of demons
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Please see, O King of demons,
O Ravana, this is Bali.
The long and thick tail, the hands,
feet and face may instil fear
But don’t pay heed to that
it may run away if it sees us
There is a way, sneak from the rear,
catch with your hand, watch its misery
Go ahead slowly and stealthily
Scene 12 Southern Ocean continues
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Thinking of the vastness of the ocean
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Thinking of the vastness of the ocean
makes me immensely happy
Whose shadow is falling on the sea?
Is this a man or a beast?
He has ten heads, and arms twenty;
it is the demon king Ravana.
For insulting my father I am going
to thrash him mercilessly.
I am doing these rites to please all gods