Valmiki Ramayana II ---- Bibishan's Departure

Compiled from THe Epic of Rama, translated by Romesh Dutt ,in the book 'Wisdom of India'.

"This to me",Bibishan answered,as with fiery comrades four
Rose in arms the wrathful Rakshah and in fury rushed before
"But I spare Thee ,Royal Ravan,angry words thy lips have passed
False and Lying and unfounded is the censure thou hast cast
True Bibishan sought thy safety,strove to save his elder's reign
Speed Thee now to thy destructionsince all counsel is in vain.
Many are thy smiling courtiers who with honeyed speech beguile
Few are they with truth and candour speak their purpose void of guile.
Blind to reason and to wisdom,Ravan seek Thy destined fate
For Thy impious lust of woman,for Thy dark unrighteous hate
Blind to danger and destruction,deaf to words of counsel given
By the flaming shafts of Rama,Thou shall die by will of heaven
"Yet ,oh Yet,my King and Elder ,let me plead with latest breath
Gainst the death of race and kinsman,gainst my Lord and brother's death
Ponder yet,my Rakshah Monarch, save Thy grace and save Thy own
Ravan part we now forever--guard Thy ancient sea girt throne."

Compiled by Baiyu Mumbai January 1998