Sloka

 

Thus Valala passed that night consoling Malini. The next night he went and hid in the dance hall and waited for Keechaka just as a lion would lie in wait for an elephant. At that time, Keechaka, blinded by his lust for Malini and driven by the unseen hand of the God of death, came there and happily spoke thus.

You watch out then, you ill-tempered woman

No two ways, I am going to possess you now

 

Sloka

When the exquisitely beautiful Malini appeared carrying a vessel in her hand, the good-humoured Keechaka went near her and spoke with much delight and respect.

 

Sloka

 

Thinking that with the help of his sister (Sudeshna) he will be able to make this beautiful lady (Malini) submissive, Keechaka told Sudeshna. 

 

Sloka

 

On seeing the ravishingly beautiful daughter of the King of Panchala, Keechaka, the mighty brother of the Queen of Virata, was driven by lust and said thus.