| Raavana did not
like all this lecturing. He had no use now for lessons in ethics or politics. His face
flushed with anger but he controlled himself and said: "Brother! The time is now past
for such talk. What I need now is not your criticism but your Prowess. What is done has
been done and it is useless discussing whether it was just or unjust, wise or unwise. The question now is what we should do in our present predicament. It
is your duty now to use your strength and skill and ward off the present disasters
resulting from past errors. He is a true friend and a true kinsman who helps One out of
the trouble that has been brought on oneself, may be because of folly.
If indeed you care for me, the time is now to show it by
helping me instead of commenting on my conduct. I depend on your strength and prowess. Out
of your infinite courage, give me comfort." |
