Ramayana
सूर्येणोदयता काले नक्षत्राणीव नाशिताः । अहो सुबलवद्रक्षो वधोपायेषु युज्यते ॥ 7-24-18 ॥
'They have been destroyed like the stars by the sun rising in its season. Ah, the rakshasa, being exceedingly strong, applies himself to the means of slaughter.'
english translation