Indrajit's Assurance Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AA BC DD EE FF GG HH I| Indrajit the son of Ravan then his lofty purpose told | A |
| 'Midst the best and boldest Rakshas none so gallant none so bold | A |
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| 'Wherefore noble king and father pale Bibhishan's counsel hear | B |
| Scion of the race of Rakshas speaks not thus in dastard fear | C |
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| In this race of valiant Rakshas known for deeds of glory done | D |
| Feeble hearted faint in courage save Bibhishan there is none | D |
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| Matched with meanest of the Rakshas what are sons of mortal men | E |
| What are homeless human brothers hiding in the hermit's den | E |
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| Shall we yield to weary wand'rers driven from their distant home | F |
| Chased from throne and father's kingdom in the desert woods to roam | F |
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| Lord of sky and nether region INDRA 'neath my weapon fell | G |
| Pale Immortals know my valour and my warlike deeds can tell | G |
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| INDRA'S tusker huge Airavat by my prowess overthrown | H |
| Trumpeted its anguished accents shaking sky and earth with groan | H |
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| Mighty Gods and dauntless Daityas fame of Indrajit may know | I |
| And he yields not king and father to a homeless human foe ' | - |
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