A scene from the Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya-khanda. The great demon Ravana kidnaps Sita, the wife of Lord Rama, and takes Her to his Kingdom Lanka. The aged vulture Jatayu, a friend of Rama and Sita, attacks Ravana in an attempt to stop the kidnapping. Though he tries valiantly the aged Jatayu is defeated by Ravana who lops off his wings and leaves him to die.