We should listen carefully to whatever they say as the information that they pass on may contain valuable guidance and suggestions. Ravana’s mother cautioned him to pay heed to the words of Vibhishana though he was younger. Ravana was ruling the kingdom peacefully as long as he listened to the advice of Vibhishana. On another occasion Vibhishana pleaded with Ravana and told “What harm did Rama do to us?. Ever since you brought Sita we see bad omens.

Source: The Hindu June 05, 2023 10:12 UTC