Ravana’s Ministers
After that Giant Prahastha the Chief of Army who was like Dark Large cloud in stature got up withfolded hands said “Devas (Celestials), Dhanav(Demon), Gandharva (Musicians), Pisacha (Ghosts), Bhagada, Uraga (Fortune telling angels) and their entourages could not oppose you in Battle Field; are Monkeys going to win over you? We were careless in the belief that who can oppose us, hence Hanuman insulted us. When we are not alert if we are ashamed by an Enemy is not a shortcoming. Or else when I am alive could that Monkey escaped alive? If you give approval I will ensure in this Land surrounded by Sea to get cleansed of all Monkeys without a trace.Do not worry because you have abducted Sita. To safeguard this City from Vanaras I alone is enough” - said Prahastha.
Then Dhurmukha in rage said “The mischief done by the Monkey is embarrassing to all of us”Further it is a shame for our City and Queens Chamber”.More than that, the insult done to our King is excessive should we tolerate it? So I will go and decimate the Vanaras where ever they hide in Earth or under the Sea or In Pathaal (Beneath Earth) leaving no one and will return.” He said.Then the Great Strongman Vajhradhamshtra enraged with a Gory Staff which was smeared with Flesh and Blood “Why are we worried about an insignificant Monkey Hanuman when we should be concerned about Rama Lakshmana and Sugreeva? Now itself with this staff I will slay Rama Lakshmana, Sugreeva and His Army and return.The person who without Laziness uses Methods sagaciously only will be Victorious. Hence I suggest one thing, please Listen, Valorous, ominous looking, non challant, undeterred who can take any disguise thing such as Countless Rakshasaas take the disguise of Humans and with Amarikkai (Calm Behaviour) go near Rama Lakshmana “Lord! your brother Bharatha has sent us Chathuranga Sena (4 Divisions of Army, comprising of 21,870 elephants, 21,870 chariots, 65,610 Horses, and 109,350 foot soldiers) he is following us” let them say this. Meanwhile we will go skywards with Weapons, destroy the Vanara Army with Ashtra & Sashtrhra (Weapons Systems, Missiles, including conventional weapons) and send them to Yama Lok (Place for Dead). Rama Lakshmana will succumb to our Kapat (deception, cheat, Fraud, cunning); when they come closer we will kill, them” - He said
Then Khubakarna’s son Nikhumbha with rage spoke “All of you stay here with our Great King. I single handedly kill Rama, Lakshmana, Sugreeva, Hanuman and other Vanaras and return” said he.
Then Mountain like Vajhrahanu Rakshasaa, due to rage licked his Lips with his Tongue said “Withour worry all of you look after your work in a realaxed manner. I alone will swallow all the Vanarawarriors. Without anxiety enjoy having Drinks and play. I alone the War victorious will kill Rama Lakshmana Sugreeva, Hanuman, Angadha and other Vanaras” said he (Slokas24).