Ramayana_VOLUME V with index

Ramayana: A Divine Drama – Vol. V
cool shade of Rama's grace. It is not too late. At this very
moment, hasten towards Rama, which is at the very entrance of
Lanka and fall at his feet, praying for pardon." (RKRV Part II
p.185)
Mandodari tried to din sense into Ravana’s head. She said: “Oh
Ravana, you are indulging in heinous and lowly deeds. You are
bringing untold suffering and misery to many pure and noble
ladies. The heinous sins in which you are indulging in will
boomerang on you.” She continued; “You cannot escape the
inexorable law of Karma. I am plagued by all sorts of
apprehensions about you and about us, though I am the daughter
of a great emperor, my son Indrajit an invincible hero, and you
are my master. Be careful for women are like fire. Do not insult
women by evil looks, evil words, and evil deeds, for it is great
sin.” Ravana did not take the words of Mandodari seriously. On
the other hand he laughed at her 56 . (SSB 1996 p.77-78)
Mandodari asks Ravana to assume the form of Rama:
There is a small example for this in the Ramayana. Ravana made
several attempts to get Sita for himself. He had put on different
appearances. But Sita avoided coming into the hands of Ravana.
She was always thinking of Rama. Having realised this situation,
Mandodari, the wife of Ravana, told him that if he wanted to
aspire for the hand of Sita, there was no use putting on different
appearances. She said that the only chance of success is in
Ravana putting on the appearance of Rama himself. Then,
Ravana replied that if he could really put on the sacred
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Under Section, Rama, See Chapter, Heroism And Heroic Warrior –
War Begins - Ravana beheaded
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