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## The Ashtastama Parva
The wise Vibhishana, desiring to make his fame as bright as the moon, spoke these words to the fearsome Ravana. "You, enraged, accused me of treachery in the assembly, and publicly humiliated me. Even now, you insult me, using your power as a brother. You are not worthy of killing me, so leave my land," Ravana said harshly.
Vibhishana thought, "This wicked man's destruction is inevitable. My destruction along with him will only bring me shame." "You have banished me from my land, but it is for the best. It is said, 'The clouds rain in the forest.' This proverb has come true for me today, thanks to my good fortune. Now, I will go to the lotus feet of Ramachandra." Vibhishana thought this in his heart and made his decision.
He quickly crossed the ocean, like a gesture of courtesy, and reached Ramachandra, just as the flow of a great river reaches the sea. Ramachandra sent Lakshmana and other great warriors, who were skilled in the art of waves, to welcome Vibhishana. They brought him back, after testing and gaining his trust. Vibhishana, understanding Ramachandra's influence, became one with him. After traveling a few stages, Ramachandra's army reached the shore of the ocean and settled down. At that time, Shrutaman spoke to Ramachandra, "O Lord, if you command, I will go to Lanka, to display my valor. I will destroy the forest and break the pride of your enemy."
"I will also burn Lanka and set fire to the enemy's body. If he comes here, driven by his pride, he will be easily destroyed, having lost his place. Even if he doesn't come, his pride will surely be broken." Hearing this request, King Ramachandra granted permission and appointed many valiant Vidyadharas to assist him. Shrutaman, pleased with Ramachandra's command, quickly created a fearsome army of Vanaras using his Vanara-vidya. He then crossed the ocean with his army, swiftly overtaking the forest guards.