Hanuman the mighty vanara said to the most powerful of rakshasas, " Ravana! Sugriva who is like a brother to you sends you this message, pertinent not only here in this world but also in the world here after. Dasaratha was the king of Ayodhya, and Rama his first born, the most virtuous among men. When Rama had gone to live in Dandaka along with his consort Sita and brother Lakshmana. When Sita was lost Sugriva promised to find Sita and Rama to kill Vali and crown him." "Vali is dead and Sugriva has sent countless legions in every direction to look for Sita. I have found her in your own home. Look Ravana great is your penance. It does not befit you who are a great scholar and knower of all things righteous, to abduct and hold captive the wives of other men. The wise like you should never be dishonorable nor pursue matters that are opposed to justice. Are there anyone either among the devas or asuras who can face Lakshmana's arrows supported by Rama's anger? Offending Rama can anyone live in peace on this earth? Heed Sugriva's counsel and prosper now and forever. Understand that righteousness alone begets every form of wealth and return Sita to Rama". Hanuman told Ravana that with his finding of Sita ended his duty, for he was commanded only with it. What was to be done next was Rama's decision. He advised the rakshasa king not to squander the merits of his profound penance, which assured him eternal life. Your boon renders you invincible Neither devas nor gods can kill you but in you in your arrogance refuse to see that there is reason to worry about that very boon! Sugriva is not deva or an asura. He does not belong to anyone against whom you have been granted immunity. When Sugriva is a monkey and Rama is human how can you even hope to save yourself?" "Righteousness alone can negate the effects of unrighteousness. You have exhausted the merits of your good deeds. Your transgressions against righteousness and the consequences of Sita's abduction now haunt you. Repentance and atonement alone can negate the ills of unrighteousness. Do not even think of an encounter with Rama who has wiped out entire rakshasa army single- handed and destroyed Vali. She whom you hold a prisoner, thinking her to be Sita, is but a noose around your neck and the doom of Lanka. Keeping her is like harboring a five- hooded snake. Lanka, which is already burning in the effulgence of Sita will soon be incinerated in Rama's rage. Do not be the cause for the destruction of your wives, sons, brothers ministers, your wealth and your kingdom. I am the servant of Rama and I know him best. I am neither a rakshasa nor a human but an intermediary without prejudice, so do heed me! Be wise Ravana! Think! Rama is no ordinary being. He can dissolve and create worlds within moments. Neither Brahma, Siva nor Indra will be able to protect you from Rama against whom you have transgressed so unpardonably. How can you ever hope to live?" His fearless words so infuriated Ravana that he ordered the death of Hanuman.
Summary
Hanuman the mighty vanara said to the most powerful of rakshasas, " Ravana! Sugriva who is like a brother to you sends you this message, pertinent not only here in this world but also in the world here after. Dasaratha was the king of Ayodhya, and Rama his first born, the most virtuous among men. When Rama had gone to live in Dandaka along with his consort Sita and brother Lakshmana. When Sita was lost Sugriva promised to find Sita and Rama to kill Vali and crown him." "Vali is dead and Sugriva has sent countless legions in every direction to look for Sita. I have found her in your own home. Look Ravana great is your penance. It does not befit you who are a great scholar and knower of all things righteous, to abduct and hold captive the wives of other men. The wise like you should never be dishonorable nor pursue matters that are opposed to justice. Are there anyone either among the devas or asuras who can face Lakshmana's arrows supported by Rama's anger? Offending Rama can anyone live in peace on this earth? Heed Sugriva's counsel and prosper now and forever. Understand that righteousness alone begets every form of wealth and return Sita to Rama". Hanuman told Ravana that with his finding of Sita ended his duty, for he was commanded only with it. What was to be done next was Rama's decision. He advised the rakshasa king not to squander the merits of his profound penance, which assured him eternal life. Your boon renders you invincible Neither devas nor gods can kill you but in you in your arrogance refuse to see that there is reason to worry about that very boon! Sugriva is not deva or an asura. He does not belong to anyone against whom you have been granted immunity. When Sugriva is a monkey and Rama is human how can you even hope to save yourself?" "Righteousness alone can negate the effects of unrighteousness. You have exhausted the merits of your good deeds. Your transgressions against righteousness and the consequences of Sita's abduction now haunt you. Repentance and atonement alone can negate the ills of unrighteousness. Do not even think of an encounter with Rama who has wiped out entire rakshasa army single- handed and destroyed Vali. She whom you hold a prisoner, thinking her to be Sita, is but a noose around your neck and the doom of Lanka. Keeping her is like harboring a five- hooded snake. Lanka, which is already burning in the effulgence of Sita will soon be incinerated in Rama's rage. Do not be the cause for the destruction of your wives, sons, brothers ministers, your wealth and your kingdom. I am the servant of Rama and I know him best. I am neither a rakshasa nor a human but an intermediary without prejudice, so do heed me! Be wise Ravana! Think! Rama is no ordinary being. He can dissolve and create worlds within moments. Neither Brahma, Siva nor Indra will be able to protect you from Rama against whom you have transgressed so unpardonably. How can you ever hope to live?" His fearless words so infuriated Ravana that he ordered the death of Hanuman.