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## Chapter Eighty-Six
### 306
The messenger of Vali, observing Raghunandan, bowed down and offered gifts, speaking to him without deception. "My master, the powerful Vali, requests you, O King, to make me your messenger. Do not accept Sugriva and Angada as messengers, for they are capable of little work. If you wish to see my prowess, remain here. I alone will go to Lanka, disgrace Ravana, and bring back Janaki today."
Hearing these words, Rama, the elder brother of Lakshmana, who knew the art of diplomacy, asked his ministers, "What should be the reply to the King of Kishkindha?"
Angada, the most beloved and praised by all the ministers, said, "Kings are of three types: enemies, friends, and neutrals. Ravana is our enemy, and Vali is the enemy of our friend. If we do not act according to his words, he will make an alliance with the enemy, joining forces with him. This will strengthen the enemy, making his destruction difficult. If we heed Vali's words, this task will be difficult for you. Therefore, it is necessary to destroy the King of Kishkindha first. After that, with increased power and wealth, the destruction of Ravana will be easy."
Accepting Angada's words, Rama called the messenger and said, "Give me the great elephant named Mahamegha, and accompany me to Lanka. Later, we will discuss your desired work." Saying this, he dismissed Vali's messenger and sent his own messenger as well.
Going to Vali, the elder brother of Sugriva, they delivered Rama's message, greatly angering him. Filled with pride, Vali said, "Rama, who attacks me in this way, has spread his fame in all directions by destroying Ravana, the abductor of women, and bringing back Sita. What glory is there in this?"