The war was imminent. Ravana had not sought the advice of his ministers. His ego and arrogance had precipitated this situation. It had become a personal battle against Rama and Lakshmana.
Kumbhakarna, his younger brother, stood before him and said: "Great King! Ignoring the principles of statecraft, you have run into great danger. If you had any grievance against Rama and Lakshmana, you should have met them face to face and defeated and slain them before carrying off Sita."
However, having spoken thus harshly, Kumbhakarna looked at Ravana and saw how his words pained the King. Affectionate as he was brave, Kumbhakarna
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