THE VAANARA'S DOUBT

Vibheeshana, hearing these words of the Vaanaras, showed no signs of fear but from above with calm courage spoke out in a clear voice:

"Vibheeshana stands here before you, the brother of Raavana, the wicked king of the Raakshasas. I am here before you, none other than brother to Raavana, who killed Jataayu and carried off Seeta by force and is how keeping her a prisoner in Lanka.

"In vain I strove to turn him from his wicked designs and counselled him to restore Seeta and seek Raama's forgiveness. All the response I got was disdain and public insult. Hence I am standing here before you. Renouncing kingdom, wife and children, I seek service and sanctuary at Raama's feet. I pray you, convey this information to Raama."

Sugreeva mistrusted the good faith of the Raakshasa king's brother and reported thus to Raama: "Vibheeshana, the brother of Raavana, has come here with four Raakshasa friends seeking sanctuary at your feet. They are standing there in the sky. Consider well, you who are skilled in affairs, what should be done now. These Raakshasas are adepts in duplicity. 

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