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In the Padma Purana, there is no one else who is as beneficial to Ravana as Vibhishana. He is always vigilant, utilizing all his capabilities for Ravana's benefit. ||195|| The old ministers said to Vibhishana, "Oh, wise one! Now that the king is behaving in this way, what should we do?" ||196|| Having heard Vibhishana's words, Sambhinnamathi said, "What more can we say? All our efforts have become futile, everything is in disarray." ||197|| By the will of fate, Ravana's right arm, Khadusha, was suddenly destroyed. ||198|| The Vidhyadhara named Viradhit, who was insignificant to anyone, has now abandoned his jackal nature and attained the strength of a lion. ||199|| Look at the grandeur he has attained due to the rise of his virtuous deeds. He has become a friend to Lakshmana, who is known for his noble actions. ||200|| On the other hand, all these monkey-descendants are proud and strong. They can only be subdued by force, never by peaceful means. ||201|| Their appearance is one thing, but their minds are quite different. Just like snakes, they appear gentle on the outside, but inside they harbor deadly poison. ||202|| Hanuman, the husband of Anangakusuma, the daughter of Khadusha, is now the leader of the monkey clan. He is particularly loyal to Sugriva. ||203|| After Sambhinnamathi finished speaking, the five-faced minister laughed scornfully and said, "What good is it to dwell on Khadusha's story, to think about his death?" ||204|| What fear or disgrace can arise from this story? None, because this is the way of brave warriors in battle. ||205|| If the wind carries away a single particle from the ocean, does it diminish the ocean? Not at all. Ravana is very powerful, what does it matter if he has some flaws? ||206|| My heart is filled with shame when I think about this. On one hand, we have Ravana, the lord of the world, and on the other, these forest dwellers. ||207|| Even though Lakshmana wields the Suryahaas sword, what can he do? Who is there who would follow the wishes of someone who has been defeated? ||208||