And burning in grief for the destruction of his son, and coming under masterdom of passion, that hero-Ravana-reflecting (awhile) in his mind, resolved upon slaying Vaidehi.
स पुत्रवधसंतप्तः शूरः क्रोधवशं गतः। समीक्ष्य रावणो बुद्ध्या वैदेहा रोचयद्वधम्॥