( Ayodhya looked ) like an afflicted army, shattered of its armour in a major conflict, whose ensigns borne on horses, elephants and chariots had been torn, and its heroic warriors slain. [2-114-6]
( Ayodhya appeared ) like the waves of the sea though tosses very high with foam and a roar, is rendered noiseless, being shaken up by a silent wind. [2-114-7]
( Ayodhya appeared ) like a sacred altar, which, when the period of offering oblations into fire has completely expired, has been cleared of all sacrificial implements and deserted of recitations by the learned priests. [2-114-8]
( Ayodhya appeared ) like a new pearl-necklace, bereft of well- polished dazzling and excellent gems, rubies and the like, of genuine quality. [2-114-10]