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In the Padma Purana,
Having said this, the aged ministers, with their hands folded in salutation, bowed their heads. Seeing their confusion, Dashaanan (Ravana) raised them up and said, "I will do as you say." ||11||
Then, the ministers, who were well-versed in mantras, were pleased and instructed a very handsome and wise Samanta (minister) to be the messenger. ||12||
Ravana, recognizing the messenger's intelligence and ability to understand subtle hints, quickly conveyed his message through gestures. ||13||
The message given by the ministers, though beautiful, was corrupted by Ravana's intentions, just as poison contaminates a great medicine. ||14||
Then, the Samanta, who was as wise as Shukracharya, possessed great strength and prowess, was a kingmaker, and skilled in pleasing speech, bowed to his master, pleased, and prepared to depart. He, with his sharp intellect, saw all beings as insignificant as the dust under a cow's foot. ||15-16||
As he departed, a fearsome army, adorned with various weapons, and seemingly created by his intellect, followed him without fear. ||17||
Hearing the sound of the messenger's trumpet, the Vanara (monkey) soldiers were agitated and, fearing Ravana's arrival, looked up at the sky. ||18||
When the messenger drew near, and it was understood that he was not Ravana but a mere human, the Vanara army regained their composure. ||19||
The messenger, having been informed by the gatekeeper of Videha, and having stationed his soldiers outside the camp, arrived with a few close associates. ||20||
Seeing Padma, he bowed, performed the duties of a messenger, and, standing for a moment, spoke in a measured tone. ||21||
He said, "O Padma! My master, Ravana, speaks to you through my words. Please make an effort to listen attentively for a moment." ||22||
"He says that he has no need for war in this matter. Many men, proud of war, have met their destruction." ||23||