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	INDOlink Kidz Korner : Ramayana - Part 4 - Slaying of Ravana and Rama's Coronation
		Vibhishana said, "Brother Ravana, you must return the chaste woman, Sita, to her husband, Rama, seek his forgiveness and restore peace."
		Vibhishana explained to Rama all that happened in Ravana's court and sought his asylum.
		Vibhishana further explained to Rama that Indrajeet was realizing his limitations to kill Rama.
	www.indolink.com /Kidz/Stories/ramayana4.html (1480 words)

	BABHIKHAN (VIBHISHANA) \| The Sikh Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		BABHIKHAN (VIBHISHANA) (The GURMUKH) Rama killed the egoist Ravana, the knowledge given by the GURU was like the secrets told by Vibhishana.
		(Maru NAMDEV, p.105) Vibhishana was the younger brother of the demon-king Ravana of Lanka.
		At that time Vibhishana reminded his brother that as ambassador, the life of Hanuman was sacred.
	www.thesikhencyclopedia.com /philosophy-spirituality-and-ethics/babhikhan-vibhishana-2.html (0 words)

	Vibhishana Information
		Vibhishana (Sanskrit: विभीषण, vibhīshaṇa) is a Hindu mythological character in the epic Ramayana.
		Vibhishana, in turn, said that the only thing he wanted was to have his mind fixed at the lotus feet of the Lord.
		Vibhishana is considered to be an example of full self-surrender.
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/Vibhishana (596 words)

	Vibhishana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Vibhishana (Sanskrit: विभीषण, vibhīshaṇa) is a Hindu mythological character in the epic Ramayana.
		Vibhishana, in turn, said that the only thing he wanted was to have his mind fixed at the lotus feet of the Lord.
		Vibhishana is considered to be an example of full self-surrender.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vibhishana (619 words)

	Vibhishana
		Vibhishana submitted himself to many indignities at the hands of Ravana out of the love he had for Rama.
		Rama asked Vibhishana: 'Why did you not tell me at the beginning itself that he was your son.' Vibhishana replied: 'When you are facing an enemy, you should not worry about any kind of relationship on the battlefield.
		Vibhishana, though he belonged to the Rakshasa brood, stands out as a Satvic friend (pure and selfless).
	sai-arjan.tripod.com /rama/rama-11.htm (0 words)

	Welcome to Dal Sabzi for Aatman : Hanuman Crosses the Ocean Pg. 2
		Vibhishana decided to go to Rama despite the risk that he may be captured.
		Rama believed in Vibhishana and claimed that one brother should not be penalised for another’s wrongdoing.
		Vibhishana belonged to the class of devotees that risks all, even their life, for what they believe to be right and for the benefit of others.
	www.dalsabzi.com /Books/Symbolisms_Ramayana/chapter_eight_pg2.htm (857 words)

	VIBHISHANA
		Vibhishana told Hanuman and Lakshmana to see that Indrajith was kept away from the tree as much as possible.
		Vibhishana gave up and broke his connections with all his brothers, to his property and his wealth and reached the feet of Ramachandra.
		When Vibhishana went to surrender to Rama and seek his protection, people like Sugriva, Angada and others who were with Rama asked whether Vibhishana, who was the brother of Ravana, would also not have the same bad qualities which were characteristic of his brother.
	members.rediff.com /saivani/Vibhishana.htm (0 words)

	About ISKCON Society
		Vibhishana goes to Ravana's palace where pujas are being performed for Ravana's victory in battle, and there is much dancing and music and chanting of mantras.
		Vibhishana remonstrates with him, pointing out the folly of such a course of action, which would surely lead to ruin.
		Vibhishana now brings Sita to Rama in a decorated palanquin, and she approaches eagerly, overcome with emotion by Rama's presence.
	www.iskconbangalore.org /contents/valmikiramayana/maha_pattabhishekam.htm (933 words)

	The Essence of Surrender
		The oft-quoted example is the Vibhishana saranagati, as this brother of the demon, Ravana, sought refuge in Sri Rama under difficult circumstances.
		Vibhishana's personality is initially timid and only after sadhana does he muster the courage to openly eschew unrighteousness (pratikulasya varjanam).
		Vibhishana then reaches Rama's camp where Sugriva, the king of monkeys, warns Rama, that he is, after all, a rakshasa and therefore not to be trusted.
	www.lifepositive.com /Spirit/God/The_Essence_of_Surrender102006.asp (1275 words)

	Vibhishana
		When Vibhishana was in penance, Brahma appeared and offered him any boon he wanted.
		Vibhishana, in turn, said that the only thing he wanted was to have his mind fixed at the lotus feet of the Lord.
		While each of them advised him to challenge Rama in open war and keep Sita for himself, only Vibhishana, his brother, chastised him for his wilfulness and lust and urged him to save himself, his kingdom and his kith and kin by restoring Sita unharmed to her Lord.
	vibhishana.zdnet.co.za /zdnet/Vibhishana (1372 words)

	Vibhishana - Brother of Ravana - Indian Mythology (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Vibhishana was the younger brother of Ravana, the king of Lanka.
		Vibhishana was known for his rectitude and his unswerving determination to tread the path of virtue.
		Although his devotion to virtue is praised, he is not accorded much respect, his character being unfavorably compared to that of his brother Kumbhakarna, who was loyal to Ravana till the very end, perishing in defending his homeland.
	members.cox.net /apamnapat/entities/Vibhishana.html (189 words)

	About ISKCON Society
		Vibhishana goes to Ravana's palace where pujas are being performed for Ravana's victory in battle, and there is much dancing and music and chanting of mantras.
		Vibhishana remonstrates with him, pointing out the folly of such a course of action, which would surely lead to ruin.
		Vibhishana now brings Sita to Rama in a decorated palanquin, and she approaches eagerly, overcome with emotion by Rama's presence.
	iskconbangalore.org /contents/valmikiramayana/maha_pattabhishekam.htm (933 words)

	The Picturebook Ramayana: Preface
		Yuddha means "war" or "combat." So, this part of the epic describes not only the conflict between the exiled prince and the rakshasa-ruler but also the skirmishes and battles between their rank and file.
		The clash of the troops, the daring feats of soldiers in single combat, the courage shown by all -- even in defeat -- stir excitement and admiration among those who hear the traditional tales of heroism.
		Vibhishana, who loved peace, decided that he could no longer remain on Ravana’s side.
	www.maxwell.syr.edu /moynihan/programs/sac/Outreach/ramayana/storybook/synopsis.asp?p=25 (289 words)

	Sathya Sai Baba - Rama Katha Rasavahini - The Rama Story - The Nether Region
		Rama embraced Vibhishana, Hanuman, Nala, Nila and others and thrilled them all with the Divine Touch; at this, the pain that tortured them disappeared in an instant; the wounds on their bodies were healed.
		Vibhishana had not heard about this incident; he was returning with wet clothes on, from a sea bath, after performing his morning rites.
		Vibhishana was struck with sorrow for one instant; but, since he was conversant with the tricks that the Rakshasas could play, using their supernatural powers, he guessed the plot correctly.
	laluni.helloyou.ws /askbaba/ramakatharasavahini/r1029.html (3519 words)

	Weekly Assignments (Epics of India)
		Vibhishana was able to heal his own wound with herbs from the Asoka grove.
		Vibhishana assured Hanuman that the Sita slain by Indrajit was an illusion.
		Indrajit denounced Vibhishana as a traitor for having revealed him to the enemy.
	www.mythfolklore.net /india/weeks/week06/readingbquiz.htm (1083 words)

	The Mahabharata, Book 3: Vana Parva: Draupadi-harana Parva: Section CCLXXIII
		Two sons--those foremost of Rakshasas named Kumvakarna and the Ten-headed Ravana,--both unequalled on earth in prowess, were born to Pushpotkata.
		And Malini had a son named Vibhishana, and Raka had twin children named Khara and Surpanakha.
		And the wise and magnanimous Vibhishana, observing fasts and subsisting only on dry leaves and engaged in meditation, practised severe austerities for a long period.
	www.sacred-texts.com /hin/m03/m03273.htm (912 words)

	Srirangam Information
		According to a mythological legend, Vibhishana, the brother of demon king Ravanna was carrying the temple of’ Ranganatha to Lanka.
		On the way he stopped here to perform his daily prayers, lie was supposed to carry the shrine straight away, as the temple would be firmly rooted as soon as it will be placed on the ground.
		Vibhishana was very upset and rapped the boy on the back of his head.
	www.indiaandindians.com /tamilnadu/trichy/srirangam/srirangam.php (0 words)

	Weekly Assignments (Epics of India) (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Ravana is enraged and accuses Vibhishana of having betrayed him.
		Vibhishana agrees to help Rama and his allies, but he will not fight his own people.
		Vibhishana revives and uses a mantra to heal his wound.
	casweb.ou.edu /lgibbs/india/weeks/week06/readingb.htm (1008 words)

	Indiaoz Hinduism - Ramayana
		In addition to the opposition from Vibhishana, Mandodari, wife of Ravana was dead against Ravana's intention of taking Sita as his best wife.
		Ravana had disallowed Vibhishana to enter that garden where Sita was kept in custody.
		But he was pleased to find a wonderful 'brother devotee' Vibhishana, as his friend and informer who would prove very useful for Rama to enter and conquer Lanka, and free Sita.
	www.indiaoz.com.au /hinduism/Ramayana/abbreviated/17.shtml (720 words)

	Sunday Headlines
		A grateful Rama bestows on Vibhishana the kingship of Lanka.
		On the other hand, Vibhishana, finding that Ravana did not heed his advice and continued to be stubborn, left Lanka and literally crossed the sea and joined the forces of Rama.
		It should, however, be noted that Rama promises Vibhishana that he would be made king of Lanka after the war against Ravana was won.
	www.newindpress.com /sunday/colItems.asp?ID=SEC20040522113210 (1065 words)

	Vibhishana
		Vibhishana (Sanskrit: à¤µà¤¿à¤à¥à¤·à¤£, vibhÄ«shaá¹a) is a Hindu mythological character in the epic Ramayana.
		Vibhishana, in turn, said that the only thing he wanted was to have his mind fixed at the lotus feet of the Lord.
		Vibhishana is considered to be an example of full self-surrender.
	www.dejavu.org /cgi-bin/get.cgi?ver=93&url=http%3A%2F%2Farticles.gourt.com%2F%3Farticle%3DVibheeshana%26type%3Den (612 words)

	DIVINE DISCOURSE ON MAY 26, 1997
		Vibhishana told Hanuman and Lakshmana to see that Indrajith was kept away from that tree as much as possible.
		In this context, it is interesting to study the conduct of Bhishma and Vibhishana in similar situation.
		Because of this boon, Vibhishana remained totally unaffected in spite of all the raillery and abuse by Ravana and his sons.
	www.eaisai.com /baba/docs/d970526.html (1353 words)

	Kamat's Potpourri: Vibhishana's Crossover
		Vibhishana, Ravana's younger brother, appealed to Rawana, to send Sita back to Rama and strike a compromise.
		Utterly humiliated, Vibhishana, along with his four confidantes approached Rama eager to join him.
		He gave a patient listening to Vibhishana and promised Lanka's throne to him at the end of the war.
	www.kamat.com /kalranga/mythology/ramayan/30040.htm (76 words)

	Uchhi PIllayar (Rockfort)
		Vibhishana, brother of Ravana, was returning home to Sri Lanka after having witnessed the coronation of Rama at Ayodhya, carrying with him, an image of Ranganatha (Vishnu) which Rama had given him for worship, with the caveat that the image would get stuck to the earth if placed it on the ground.
		Vibhishana it is said, was proceding Southward with great care, when for inevitable reasons had to take a break on the banks of the Kaveri where he was affronted by Ganapati in the guise of a young lad, who promised to care for the image, allowing him to perform his morning rituals.
		Legends similar to this, surrounding Ganapati are associated with the Gokarna temple in Karnataka and with other temples such as the Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple at Deogarh in Bihar where it is believed that Ganapati caused the installation of Shiva Lingams in a manner similar to the legend described above.
	www.templenet.com /Tamilnadu/uchhi.html (300 words)

	Uchi Pillayar Koil on Rockfort
		There is a "pit" on the top of his forehead, believed to have been created when Vibhishana rapped him on the head in anger.
		The story goes that when Ravana's brother Vibhishana was returning to Lanka after the Pattabhishekam (coronation) of Lord Rama at Ayodhya, he was carrying an idol of Ranganatha given to him by Lord Rama.
		Unable to resist the draw of the river, Vibhishana looked around to see if there was anybody with whom he could leave the idol.
	www.chennaionline.com /columns/temples/uchi.asp (696 words)

	Chapter 4
		It suddenly occurred to her that Vibhishana said he was immortal and that he had hid the city away!
		All she could do was stare at Vibhishana, King of the Rakshasas.
		Vibhishana stated in the Ramayana that he was going to hide Lanka City so we can assume from that that it still exists, hidden from our view.
	students.ou.edu /S/Jill.F.Silverstrim-1/chapter4.html (979 words)

	The Golden Tales 1999 part 5 - Siddha Yoga Meditation
		She tries repeatedly to persuade Ravana to let Sita go and return his affections to her, his wife.
		Vibhishana, Ravana's good brother, seeks Rama's protection and asks to join his army.
		A grateful Vibhishana explains that even though he has lived in the midst of demons, he has always longed for the Lord's darshan.
	www.siddhayoga.org /community/families/tales/tales6.html (559 words)

	Valmiki Ramayana - Yuddha Kanda
		Descending from the sky, Vibhishana seeks refuge at the feet of Rama.
		The virtuous Vibhishana descended joyously from the sky to the ground along with his faithful companions and alighted in the vicinity of Rama.
		Thereafter, Vibhishana along with the four demons fell prostrate and spoke to Rama the following words which were equitable suitable and delightful.
	www.valmikiramayan.net /yuddha/sarga19/yuddha_19_prose.htm (1073 words)

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