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What Happened in Lanka After Ravana's Death? The Secret Behind the Great Shiva Devotee's Last Rites
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News18•02-10-2026, 10:19
What Happened in Lanka After Ravana's Death? The Secret Behind the Great Shiva Devotee's Last Rites
- •After Ravana's death, Shri Rama instructs Vibhishana to perform his last rites according to rituals.
- •Vibhishana initially refuses, stating Ravana lived an unrighteous life and committed many sins.
- •Shri Rama explains that hatred should end with death, and continuing it is against Sanatana Dharma.
- •Convinced by Shri Rama's words, Vibhishana performs Ravana's last rites with Vedic chants and respect.
- •Following the rites, Vibhishana is crowned the new king of Lanka, ruling justly on the path of dharma.
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Vibhishana initially refused because he viewed Ravana as an unrighteous sinner who lived on the path of adharma, abducted another man's wife, treated him as an enemy, and caused deep pain through his arrogance.
Shri Rama explained that hatred should end with death according to Sanatana Dharma, and since Ravana was a valiant, courageous warrior and his own brother, it was his traditional duty to perform the rites.
Following the completion of Ravana's last rites, Vibhishana was crowned the new king of Lanka, with Lakshmana personally traveling to Lanka to perform the coronation ceremony.
