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P A UM A CARIU
(from the previous issue)
SVAYAMBHUDEVA
Y U D DH A KANDA
Vibhisana insulted by Ravana goes over to Rama
Now the sound of Rama's war-drums reached inside Lanka. Vibhisana became very much concerned about the future. He hurriedly went to Ravana in order to persuade him to stop this mighty carnage by handing over Sita to Rama in time. This would also save him from the sin. Ravana was on the point of confessing his sin but Indrajit flared up against Vibhisana for intimidating them in: Rama's name. Vibhisana persisted in his effort. But now Ravana too changed his mind and became furious. He ordered Vibhisana to get out of Lanka :
are khala khudda pisuņa akalankahe maru maru nisaru nisaru lankahe.
Thus insulted Vibhisana left Lanka with his followers and went over to Rama. On Hanumat's advice, Rama welcomed him and promised him the throne of Lanka. At that time, even Bhamandala joined with a vast army.
Angada's mission of conciliation
As was the custom, before the first volley of arrows would be discharged, it was necessary to make a last bid for peace. So it was decided to send Angada on a special mission to Ravana to request him to return Sita. But Laksmana did not like a mildly worded despatch.
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