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you. Go away. I do not want you and your advice." Bibhişana couldn't tolerate this insult. He left at once and decided to join Rama's side. When Sugriva and his warriors noticed Bibhisana, approaching them alongwith his army, they were disturbed and annoyed, for they thought that Bibhişana had come to fight, but vidyadhara Visala pacified them by saying - "Friends! we need not quail at the sight of Bibhişana, for he is the only ethical soul in the demon clan. He tried his best to avert the war, but Ravana humiliated him in a harsh language in front of the assembly and disowned him. He therefore, seeks refuge at the lotus feet of Rama." Bibhişana reached the place where Rama was seated and bowed at his feet. Rama embraced him and said, "Peace unto you Dharmatma Bibhisana." Bibhisana said, "O Rama! | have forsaken my unjust and unethical brother Ravana for ever and now, I am willing to be your humble servant." Rama said, "Greetings and welcome O Bibhişana, Your presence will definately strengthen my army. I promise you that you shall be coronated as the ruler of Lankā after we achieve the victory."
Rama and his forces stayed at the island Hamsadvipa for a week, before reaching their destination- Lanka. Finally, they reached the outskirts of Lankā. Ravana too stepped out alongwith his army.
67 A fierce battle was fought between the two armies. Rama's commanders Nala, Nila and Hanumāna killed three of the most important commanders of Ravana, respectively Hasta, Prahasta and Vajrodara. When Kumbhakarna and Sugriva entered the battlefield, Sugriva lifted kumbhakarna and hit him on the earth. Seeing the plight of mighty Kumbhakarņa, Ravana hurried to the battlefield, but Indrajit requested him to wait, and attacked Sugriva. Meghavahana was fighting with Bhamandala. When Indrajit and Meghavahana came to know that they could not overcome even an ordinary soldier of Rama's army, they decided to use a weapon called Nagapasa on Sugriva and Bhamandala in order to capture them. When Rama came to know about this, he offered a prayer to the diety Mahalocana. Pleased with Rama's devotion, the diety Mahalocana gave him a pestel, a chariot and a power called Simhanināda. He gifted Laksmana with a chariot and Garudi vidyā, that would break off the Nagapasa. Laksmana rushed towards Sugriva and Bhamandala alongwith the new vidya. The lasso of snakes that held the two commanders as captive disappeared. When the valiant Sugriva and Bhamandala were freed, there was an enormous uproar of joy in Rama's army. In this battle, Kumbhakarņa, Indrajit and Meghavahana were held as captives.
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When Ravana saw the best of his warriors you shall never win this war, for you are not shielded dying one after another, he himself came forward by virtue. I still request you to release Sita and hand to fight the foe. None of Rama's commander could her over to Rama with due honour. I am neither match Ravana in strength and skill. Soon they were scared of death, nor do I desire the throne. I deweary. Now, Rama decided to face Rāvana but serted you because I wanted my reputation to reBibhisana urged him to tarry. He volunteered to face main unblemished in the ages to come. You are my Ravana's instead of Rama. When Ravana saw his brother, thus you are adorable to me. I do not deown blood ready to fight him, he said, "Coward Rama sire to be a mute spectator of my brother's assassicalls himself the progeny of the valiant Dasaratha, nation. Pray free Sitā now, and I will leave Rama for and facing me on the battlefield strikes terror in his ever and join your side. I shall spend the rest of my timid heart, therefore, he sends you, a worthless life in your servitude. I desired to convey you this creature to fight with me. Your treason deserves a and nothing else". Ravana's conscience was blinded death sentence, but you happen to be my brother with fury. He rebuked Bibhisana in a harshest tone and though you do not deserve it, I still love you and plucking the string of his bow, attacked him. and care for you. My brave brother Kumbhakarna The earth began to tremble under their feet. Finally, and son Indrajit have been captured by the enemies. Ravana, with outstretched hand, meditated for a I can pierce the timid hearts of both Rama and moment, and a sakti named "Amoghavijayā was in Laksmana with only one arrow and when my task is his hands. Dharmendra had gifted it to Ravana. It was accomplished, I will rescue my brother and son." bright and fierce like a forest fire, surounded by in
numerable flickering tongues of fire. Bibhişana replied, “Brother, you are mistaken. Rama, in fact, was very anxious to punish your im
Once, Ravana was praying on Astăpada tirtha. Unexpectedly, the pertinence, yet I requested him to wait, so that I
string of his instrument viņa broke down. At that time, he pulled out a might meet you once again and convince you to
nerve from his hand and tied it to the vina. Pleased by his devotion, stop your futile attempts. No matter what you do.rsonal & Dharnendra diety gifted him with Amoghavijayā vidyā. www.jainelibrary.org
