"Rama is informed by Vibhishana that Ravana received yet another boon: he can only be slain with one special Brahma-arrow that the Grandfather himself gave to him. It is hidden in Queen Mandodari's private apartments, and unless it is obtained, the battle will go on forever. In a trice, Hanuman leaps to Lanka and assumes a form of an aged Brahmin, hobbling on a cane. He presents himself to Mandodari, who is worshipping Parvati together with ten thousand co-wives, praying for Ravana’s well being. She is delighted to see the frail and venerable Brahmin and offers him lavish hospitality, which he willingly accepts. To win her confidence, Hanuman tells her that she is fortunate to possess a treasure that will prevent Rama and his monkeys from harming her husband and warns her never to reveal it to anyone. Mandodari is impressed by his knowledge and eagerly seeks his blessing. The Brahmin then expresses a new concern: “That traitor Vibhishana is sure to reveal the arrow’s hiding place, because he knows where everything is in Lanka. You had better move it”. Mandodari panics and begins to remove the arrow from its hiding place – inside a crystal column – which she thus inadvertently reveals. Hanuman reverts to his true form, grabs the arrow, and leaps back to Rama’s camp, leaving Mandodari in tears. Ravana is doomed."