Falling at the feet of Śrī Rāma on coming down to the earth alongwith his ministers, when he had received an assurance of safety from Śrī Rāma, Vibhīsana submits to the former that, having been reprimanded by his eldest brother, Rāvana, he has sought refuge with him, and on being questioned by Śrī Rāma tells him everything about Rāvana.

Having heard the arguments of his counsellors, Śrī Rāma decides to accept Vibhīsana as his own.

Vibhīsana seeks the protection of Śrī Rāma and the latter holds consultation with his counsellors on the question of giving him shelter.

Annoyed to hear this advice of his youngest half-brother, Vibhīsana, which, though unpleasant to hear, was most wholesome, Rāvana, on whom it made no impression, castigates him with harsh words.

Reproaching in a language which, though harsh, was yet conformable to truth, Indrajit, who was indulging in a boastful speech, on hearing the advice of Vibhīsana, the latter repeats that concilliation of Rāma was the only opportune and salutary course.

Vibhīsana exhorts Rāvana to restore Sītā to Śrī Rāma before the latter's arrows pierced the heads of the ogres.

Advised by Mahāpārśwa to use violence against Sītā, Rāvana pleads his inability to do so because of a curse pronounced against him in the past by Brahmā, and boasts of his own valour.

Rāvana orders his Commander-in-Chief, Prahasta, to make adequate arrangements for the defence of the city and to apprise Kumbhakarna of the whole situation now that he had woken from his long slumber.

When Rāvana entered the assembly hall to hold consultations with his counsellors, other leading ogres as well as Vibhīsana follow suit.

Making his way into the palace of his eldest (half-) brother early next morning and drawing his attention to the evil portents, Vibhīsana appeals to his good sense by making a timely submission.