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Who was Vibhishana in the Ramayana, and why did he ally with Lord Rama?

Subject: Static GK (General Knowledge)

Book: Ramayana Characters

Vibhishana is Ravana’s younger brother, distinguished by his adherence to righteousness despite belonging to the Rakshasa lineage. He opposes Ravana’s misdeeds, eventually seeking refuge with Rama.

### Background
- **Family**: Brother to Ravana and Kumbhakarna
- **Nature**: Gentle, devoted to dharma unlike many other Rakshasas

### Key Decisions
- **Opposition to Abduction**: Warns Ravana that kidnapping Sita breaks moral and divine law.
- **Defection**: Leaves Lanka when Ravana refuses to see reason, surrenders to Rama’s mercy.
- **Supporting Rama**: Provides crucial inside information about Lanka’s defenses.

### Aftermath
- **Crown of Lanka**: Following Ravana’s downfall, Vibhishana becomes the righteous king.

Vibhishana’s choice exemplifies that virtue transcends one’s birth or environment. By choosing dharma over familial loyalty, he illustrates moral courage and paves the way for Lanka’s eventual reform.

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