Vibheeshana
After that Nikhumbha, Rabasa, Suryashatru, Subathakana, Yagnyaha, Mahapaarsva, Mahodhara, Agnikethu, Dhoordharshan, Rashmikethu, Agnikethu, Dhurdharsha, Rasmikethy, Indrajith, Prahastha, Virupaaksha, Vajhradhamshtra, Dhoomraksha, Athikaay, Dhurmukha, other Rakshasaa Warriors taking weapons such as Bow, Arrows, Sword, Parikam, Vallayam, Shakthi (Lancer-Spears) Trident, Sickle and other dangerous ominous weapons angrily jumped, shining with radiance,shouting “Rama LakshmanaSugreeva and also the insignificant Monkey will go and kill them just now” thus they roared. Vibheeshana stopped them and asked them to Sit, “When it is not possible for us to use Sama Dhana, Bedham to accomplish then only Dhanda path should be used” - say exponents of Neethi Sashtras (Governiing Rules of Justice, Morality, Law, Righteousness). This is not the time for Dhanda method. Let it be so. There is no justification for punishing our Enemy. When one is immersed in the Luxurious debauchery, those who are not alert, those who are suffering from Strong people, those unfortunate,older people, should be enquired by the Ministers and then going to war will be useful. Kamandhaka Neethi says (Youngster, Old People, Person with incurable Disease, person who has been shunned by Relations, timid meak person, person surrounded by timid persons, greedy, one who has not earned the respects of Subjects, one who is after Luxury, one who made many thoughts, one who ridicules Brahmins and Gods, one who has the wrath of God, one who depends on God for all the things, one who is suffering from Famine, one who is all the time thinking of Enemy’s strength, one who does not Live in his own country, one who has lot of Enemies, one who is in death bed, one who has forsaken Truth & Dharma, with these people friendship should not be made, But Rama is a careful person; one who has sturdy Strength; Who gets Angry only when needed; cannot be approached by enemies You are trying to make him an Enemy. Is there any one who is not overawed by Hanuman’s exploits by crossing the sea, and destroyed our Lanka. The Enemies Army’s morale, Vigour, are immeasurable; not considering them and ignoring them is a mistake.
Further a person who had not done any Aparadh (Unpardonable acts such as sin, misdemanour, delinquency, infraction, violation, crime, offence, guilt, lawbreaker, crime, outlaw, felony) with us, without reason having enmity with him is not justified. What Sin / misdemanour has Rama done to Ravana? Why did Ravana abduct his wife from Jhanasthan? If Rama killed Kara is a sin, it is not correct, Kara waged a war on Ram to kill him and got himself killed, What Sin / misdemanour has Rama done to Ravana? Is it not that any person will protect himself as long as he has Energy in him? Even if Rama had done Aparadh-Sinful act is it justified to abduct his wife? Shouldn’t we have fought a battle and punished him? Abduction of other’s wives, will reduce Fame, Age, Wealth by Sin taking a monstrous proportion. Becasue of this greater danger awaits us because of Sita. She should be returned .What is the use of stirring the situation now? There is no use of earning Enmity of Rama who is observer of Noblest Dharma, and Valorous hence we should return Sita. Before Rama with his piercing Bhanas destroys Lanka which has immeasurable wealth, Chathuranga Sena (4 Divisions of Army, comprising of 21,870 elephants, 21,870 chariots, 65,610 Horses, and 109,350 foot soldiers) we should return Sita. We should return Sita before the Vanara Army lays siege of our Lanka. If we do not go and return Sita to Rama, our Lanka and all the Rakshsaas will be decimated. Since you are my Brother I am bowing to you. Please listen to what I am saying. My Words will be turhtful and in your well being. Rama’s Bhanas are like Summer Sun Rays. Fierce and Peircing, strong and are not wasted.Before he slays you, please return Sita. Anger will destroy Auspiciousness, and Dharma; shun it. Dharam will enhance Fame and Happiness; adopt that. We will all be happy with Children and Wife. Please hand over Sita to Rama “pleaded Vibheeshana.
Hearing that Ravana “We will think about this tomorrow” gave permission to everyone and went to his Palace. (Slokas24)
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