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The Son Excels the Father
because the happiness and prosperity of the people of our kingdoms depend entirely on our friendly relations. So, we hope that you will not be misled by such false information given to you by those who have an axe to grind, in the matter and that you will not act in such a way as to break off our mutual amity."
Carrying this message King Varuna's messenger set off towards Lanka. Meanwhile King Varuna's sons became alert; and with farsightedness they took secret measures to safeguard the sovereignity of their territories and to defend their territories. They knew very well Ravan's ways and they were fully aware of Ravan's crooked and malicious policies.
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King Varuna's messenger arrived at the court of Ravan, the King of Lanka. He saluted Ravan formally and then communicated to him King Varuna's message. After hearing the message all were still and silent for sometime. Vibhishan was greatly surprised because Ravan had carried out this plan without his knowledge. Vibhishan who was sensible and shrewd did not take much time to understand the situation. Ravan flared up with anger and said: "Go and tell your King Varuna that Ravan is not a naive child to be taken in by his buttered and smooth words. I know that thrift follows his fawning. His candied tongue may lick the absurd pomp of those who can be thus flattered and received, but Ravan is not made of such mettle. On the one hand he has sent his soldiers into our territories and on the other hand he is trying to delude us by his deceptive devices and tricks putting up a mean masquerade of pretended amity. I cannot bear with such trickery. If Varuna cannot realize his blunder we will make him realize his blunder on the battle-field."
"That means ?"
"The punishment we intend to inflict upon King Varuna will be inflicted upon him in the battle-field," Indrajit said explaining Ravan's policy.
"Surely arrive at the battle field to witness the tremendous heroism of King Varuna and his sons who are invincible heroes.
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