The greatly hanghty and flesh-eating Danavas, who were in the days of yore vanquished by the celestials, now having dwelt in those three well fortified cities, became highly desirous of obtaining immense property.
मांसाशिनः सुद्दप्ताश्च सुरैर्विनिकृताः पुरा॥ महदैश्चर्यमिच्छन्तस्त्रिपुरं दुर्गमाश्रिताः।