"Do not make him your implacable enemy and bring ruin on your people and
your kingdom. From what you are bent upon, it looks as though Seeta was born only to
compass your ruin. The race of Raakshasas and Lanka itself will soon be destroyed on your
account.
"Who is the enemy that has put this
disastrous thought into your head? Who has given you this bad advice to take you, your
kingdom and your race to danger and destruction?
"Who told you that he was a lover of
pleasure and falsehood? Raama is the embodiment of dharma. He employs his strength and
courage in the service of dharma. As Indra is surely the first among the gods, Raama is
first among mortal men. |