The vanaras were watching the four gates, but Ravana came through the illusory gate in the sky and landed in their midst with a thud. As he emerged from the gate, it is said that the sun lost its luster and the birds started to scream discordantly. Clouds rained drops of blood and horses tripped and fell. Ravana’s face lost its customary glow and his voice became hoarse. His left arm and eye started to throb. All omens were indicative of death. This is the story of how the mighty rakshasa king fell.