Lanka Kaanda
169 - Angada's departure for Lanka and dialogue between Angada and Ravana in the latter's court
Chaupais
Description
At this end the Lord of the Raghus woke at daybreak and, summoning all His counsellors, asked their opinion: "Tell me quickly what course should be adopted." Jambavan bowed his head at the Lord's feet and said, "Listen, O omniscient Lord, indweller of all hearts, storehouse of wisdom, strength, glory, piety and goodness: I offer advice to You according to my own lights. It is that Vali's son (Prince Angada) may be sent as an envoy (to Ravana)." The good counsel commended itself to all and the Allmerciful turned to Angada and said, "O son of Vali, repository of wisdom, strength and goodness! go to Lanka, dear son, for My cause. I need not give you any elaborate instructions. I know you are supremely clever. You should talk with the enemy in such words as may advance My cause and serve his interest at the same time."