Vibheeshana Cornonated
Devas, Gandharva and Dhanavas who were tormented by Ravan was klled by Rama got into their Aircrafts were discussing amongst themselves the highlights of this war such as Ravana’s gory Death, Rama’s Limitless Valour, the Miracle Battle waged by Vanaras, the tactical strategic advantage caused by Sugreeva, Sumithra’s son Laskhmana’s unbelievable Valour, the epitome of Brotherhood, and were ecstatic in sharing their knowedge.They returned to their places. Rama gave permission for the Chariot given by Indra to return felicitated Mathali the Charioteer specially and specifically. Indra’s Charioteer took permission from Rama and left with the Vehicle to Heaven. Then Rama with special affinity hugged Sugreeva. With Vanara seniors facilitating, reminded by Lakshmana, Rama came to where his Army was.
Then with Strength and Aura dazzling spoke to Lakshmana “Child! Our Vibheeshana has immense affection towards me; has devotion; has extended special help; please take him to Lanka make him sit in Ravana’s throne, do his coronation as is appropriate, I also had the desire to see Ravana’s younger brother being coronated”.
Lakshmana said ‘will do as ordained’ with uncontrolled happiness, with Golden vessels gave to toVanaras who can travel at the speed of thought, asked the Sea water to be brought, They brought water from 4 Oceans of the world.Then he made Vibheeshana sit on a Exquisite Seat, Laskhaman poured one vessel’s water on Vibheeshana’s head. Other Vanaras Lords poured the water from other vessels on to Vibheeshana’s Head. Thus in Lanka all the Vanaras and Rakshasaas were witnessing as per Rama’s order Lakshmana coronated the Pure hearted Vibheeshana as the King as per the procedure of Vedas and installed him in the throne of Lanka. Vibheeshana’s Minister and those other Rakshasaas too who had faith in him were also happy. Thus Vibheeshana obtaining the kingdom from Rama enquired the welfare of those balance Rakshasaas, consoled them of the bereavement of their relations in war. Then Vibheeshana came to where Rama was. Then the City dewllers gave as compliment Modhaks (baked coconut sweet in layer of rice batter), battered Rice, choicest Flowers, to King Vibheeshana. He accepted same, and gave all of that to Rama Lakshmana, just to please him he accepted same.
Then he spoke to Hanuman who was closeby “Son of Vayu! Take permission from King Vibheeshana, go to Lanka, With his permission enter the Qeen’s Chambers, go to where Janaki (Sita) is, inform her of our Victory and make her Happy. Tell her that myself, Sugreeva and Laskhmana are Safe. Tell her Ravana was killed by me. After telling this happiness you, Hear her reply and come back. (Slokas 26)
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