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Which brother betrayed Ravana?
According to Ravana, King of Lanka (Vijitha Yapa Publications), Ravana may not have lost the war to Lord Rama but for the “betrayal” by his wife Mandodari and half brother Vibhishana “who gave away war secrets to the enemies”.
Was Vibhishana right or wrong?
In the most simple of contexts, Vibhishana is not considered a traitor because he recognizes the path of righteousness and dharma and moves towards it. Vibhishana is shown to be an absolute devotee of Lord Vishnu. Throughout his characterization, he is shown to only have this as his primary goal.
Did Sita go willingly with Ravana?
Sita and Lakshmana willingly renounced the comforts of the palace and joined Rama in exile. The Panchavati forest became the scene for Sita’s abduction by Ravana, King of Lanka. The scene started with Shurpanakha’s love for Rama. However Rama refused her, stating that he was devoted to Sita.
Who is the good brother of Ravana?
Boon of Ravana Ravana and his two brothers Kumbhakarna and Vibhishana performed penances on Mt Gokarna for 11,000 years and won boons from Brahma.
Why did Ravana and Vibhishana fight against Rama?
Despite hailing from a demon family, Vibhishana was inclined towards the grace of Lord Rama. He kept warning his brother of his misdeeds. He did not appreciate his brother’s act of abducting someone else’s wife. But in spite of his repeated requests, Ravana continued to keep Sita captive and decided to wage a war against Rama.
Who was the younger brother of Ravana the demon king?
Vibhishana was the younger brother of Ravana the demon king of Lanka. Even though he was a demon by birth, he had the characteristics of a Brahmin as his father was a Brahmin. After Ravana captured Sita, Vibhishan was of a noble character and well-advised him to return her back.
What is the secret of Sri Vibhishan in Ramayana?
Vibhishan had knowledge about the secrets of Lanka and it proved priceless to Lord Rama in the war. Vibhishan openly divulged several secret tips which became critical for the success of Ram’s assault, including revealing the secret way to the temple of Mata Nikumbala, the family deity of the Pulatsya Clan.
Why did vibhashana disclose the secret about Ravana’s navel?
It became obvious that killing Ravana was turning next to impossible, so Vibhashana disclosed the secret about Ravana’s navel, where his soul was kept hidden due to a boon. He also informed Lord Rama that no mortal weapon could ever diminish Ravan’s soul, but only a magical arrow, which was kept in safety of Mandodari.