Ramayana_VOLUME V with index

Ramayana: A Divine Drama – Vol. V
When they reached the Nikumbala Park, they found the Sacrifice
already on and the flesh and blood of buffaloes being offered in
the ritual fire. They started disturbing the ceremonies.
Meghanada did not however desist. (RKRV Part II p.230-231)
Meghanada was offering many human beings as sacrifice at the
Yajna that was being performed at the foot of a blackberry tree.
So long as Meghanada remained under that tree he could wield
extraordinary powers. Vibhishana told Hanuman and Lakshmana
to see that Meghanada was kept away from that tree as much as
possible. Hearing this, Meghanada got very angry. He burst out:
“Oh Vibhishana! Are you betraying my secrets and the secrets of
Lanka to the enemy You are a traitor to your race." He went on
berating Vibhishana in this manner. (SSS Vol.29 p.143-144)
Vibhishana makes Meghanada understand the Truth
Vibhishana retorted indignantly: "Meghanada! It is natural for
Rakshasas to be abusive as they like. But, remember that Rama
is the very embodiment of peace. He is pure of heart, utterly free
from selfishness. It is not possible for Rakshasas to understand
the truth about such a Divine Being. Rama has entered Lanka for
rescuing Sita and not for seizing the country. How can one who
gave up Ayodhya itself voluntarily covet Lanka Rama has no
desire for anything. For a long time I had been warning Ravana
that is a grievous sin to kidnap another, man's wife and appealed
to him to restore Sita to Rama. However, Ravana, paid a deaf ear
to my word. He is destroying by his own hands his kingdom and
his clan. Who is to be blamed for this Is it me or your father"
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