मीनारों के जलते हुए शिखर उठती हुई लपटों से घिर रहे थे। रात्रि में उनसे प्रकाशित लंकापुरी ऐसी प्रतीत हो रही थी मानो वह पलाश के पुष्पों से भरी हो।
The burning peaks of the towers were being engulfed by the rising flames. In the night, Lankapuri, illuminated by them, appeared as if it was filled with blooming Palaash flowers.