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Mahapuraana, Uttara Puraana
Seeing the increasing prosperity of Vardhamana, Rama, inspired by his punya, said, "We should go to the shelter of Ramachandra, who is the well-wisher of both the worlds." || 402 || Thus, inspired by the spirit of battle, a force of fifty crore eighty-four lakh land-based soldiers and three and a half crore celestial beings joined him. || 403 || "With this force, Ramachandra and Lakshmana will reach here. Although they are capable of taking away the wealth of Ravana, the king of the celestial beings, who is like Sita, they have natural affection for you. That is why they sent me. Don't you know this?" || 404 || Hearing these words of Anumana, Vibhishana, who was eager to do his duty, immediately took him to Ravana and said, "O Deva, Ramachandra has sent this messenger to you." || 405-407 || Anumana, who was wise and spoke clearly and sweetly, bowed to Ravana, offered him a suitable gift, and then sat on the seat designated by Ravana. He then began to speak in words that were worthy of being heard, saying, "O Deva, listen." || 408-409 || "Ramachandra, who is increasing in his own power, whose wisdom and courage are conducive to all, whose virtues are his ornaments, and who is skilled in all arts, is currently residing in Ayodhya. He has sent this message to you, the lord of the three worlds. He first inquired about your well-being and then said, 'You have taken Sita, thinking she belongs to someone else. But she is mine. You have taken her without knowing. Therefore, nothing has gone wrong. You are wise, so send her back quickly.' || 410-412 || "If you do not send Sita back, this strange act of yours, who is a gem of the Vinami dynasty and a great soul, will be detrimental to dharma and happiness." || 413 || "It is not proper for the great ocean of a noble son to bear this stain. Therefore, you should throw it out with the big waves of releasing Sita." || 414 || Hearing these words of Anumana, Ravana replied, "I did not take Sita without knowing, but knowing. I am a king, therefore all treasures are mine, and especially the treasure of women is mine. Your king
1 Saardhatritayasankhya Lo. 2 Swaan Kha, Ga, Gha. 3 Aatmaabhigamikpraasotsahach gunaabhooshanaha Kha, Ga, Gha. Aatmaabhigamikprajnasahasagunaabhooshanaha Lo. 4 Kulputramivambhoche-Lo. 5 Bhoobujamma Kha, Gha, Ma.