[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.2072 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2072 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2072 - **Language:** English ### [c5.2072](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2072) VIBHĪSHANA. ‘Terrible.’ A younger brother of Rāvana. He, like his brother, propitiated Brahmā, and obtained a boon. His was that he should never commit an unworthy action even in the greatest extremity. He was virtuous, and opposed to the practices of the Rākshasas. This led to a quarrel between him and Rāvana, who kicked him from his seat. He flew off to Kailāsa, and under the advice of Siva he went and allied himself with Rāma-chandra, who received and embraced him as a friend. After the defeat and death of Rāvana he was raised by Rāma to the throne of Lankā. - [Previous: c5.2071](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2071) - [Next: c5.2073](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2073) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2072](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.2072) · Pramāṇa