Ramayana_VOLUME V with index

Ramayana: A Divine Drama – Vol. V
BROTHER OF RAVANA:
Vibhishana was the younger brother of Ravana. They were three
brothers – Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Vibhishana. (SSS Vol.42 p
74)
Ravana’s brother, Vibhishana, was a great satwic individual.
From the time of his early childhood, he was spending all his
time in thinking of the name of the Lord. (SSB 1977 p.155)
VIBHISHANA’S WIFE AND DAUGHTERS:
Sarama, the wife of Vibhishana, and her two daughters, Ajata
and Trijata. (SSB 1996 p.58)
BRAHMA’S BOON
Vibhishana was an aspirant par excellence. Even while he was a
tender boy, he performed penance and propitiated the Lord. Lord
Brahma appeared in front of him and said, “O Vibhishana! Ask
whatever you want.” Vibhishana said to the Lord, “Lord! Bless
me so that I lead a life of righteousness, charity, and sacrifice.
My heart should overflow with compassion and it should never
be hard 80 .” (SSB 1996 p.73/74) Vibhishana said that he only
wanted to have his mind fixed at the lotus feet of the Lord. He
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Because of this boon, Vibhishana remained totally unaffected in spite of
all the raillery and abuse by Ravana and his sons. Vibhishana always
remained compassionate, never yielding to hatred or anger. Because his
heart was full of compassion, he secured God's grace and proximity to
the Divine. One without compassion is a demon and not a human being.
(SSS Vol. 29 p.147)
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