Vibhishana: The true Friend of Shri Ram

Story Once upon a time, in the golden land of Lanka, lived a wise and gentle rakshasa named Vibhishana. He was the younger brother of Ravana, the mighty and proud king of Lanka. But while Ravana was powerful and proud, Vibhishana was peaceful and pious. He believed in truth, kindness, and dharma—the path of righteousness.

One day, Ravana did something very wrong. He forcefully brought Sita Mata, the wife of Shri Ram, to Lanka, as he wanted to marry her. 

Vibhishana was shocked, seeing his brother’s unlawful act. “Brother,” he said again and again, “please return Sita to Shri Ram. Your action may lead to a war, which will only bring destruction. Please, choose the path of peace.”

But Ravana, blinded by pride and anger, did not listen.

Vibhishana was sad. He loved his brother, but he loved truth and righteousness even more. He knew that standing with Ravana now would mean standing on the wrong side. So, he made a brave decision—he left his palace, his home, and everything behind, and flew across the ocean to Shri Ram’s camp.

When Shri Ram’s army saw him coming, they were unsure. “He’s Ravana’s brother!” they whispered. “Can we trust him?”

But Shri Ram looked at Vibhishana with calm eyes and a kind heart. “Anyone who comes to me with love and honesty will always be welcome,” he said. He accepted Vibhishana with open arms and called him a true friend.

From that day on, Vibhishana became a loyal helper to Shri Ram. He told Ram all the secrets of Lanka and helped him plan for the great battle. With Vibhishana’s guidance, Ram’s army grew stronger and wiser.

During the war, Vibhishana stood by Shri Ram like a steady lamp in a storm. When Ravana was finally defeated, Ram turned to Vibhishana and said, “You have chosen the path of truth, even when it was hard. You shall now be the king of Lanka.”

Vibhishana ruled Lanka with justice and peace, always remembering Shri Ram’s words and walking the path of dharma. Though he was born in a land of demons, he became a hero of goodness—a shining example of making the right choice.

And so, the friendship between Shri Ram and Vibhishana became a timeless tale. It teaches us that true friendship is not about where you come from, but about what you stand for. When you choose truth and goodness, you not only find the right path, but also the right friends to walk it with.

Even when it’s difficult, always choose what is right. True friends are those who stand together for truth, justice, and peace.