Ravana, the mighty king of Lanka and one of the most iconic antagonists in Indian epics, is often portrayed as invincible—unbeaten in battle, feared by gods and demons alike. In the first six books (Kandas) of the Valmiki Ramayana , this reputation holds true. But if we explore the entirety of Valmiki’s Ramayana , including the Uttara Kanda , a different picture begins to emerge—one where Ravana indeed faced defeats at the hands of other great warriors. Let us explore the truth behind Ravana's military record as portrayed in the seven Kandas of the Valmiki Ramayana . Unbeaten Before Rama: The Testimony of Vibhishana and Rama In the Yuddha Kanda , Ravana's own brother Vibhishana acknowledges that Ravana had never been defeated prior to his battle with Rama : “The demon, who had never been conquered before in battles, by even all the gods combined or by Indra himself, has been conquered, on confronting you in the battlefield, as the sea breaks up, on reaching the shore.” ...
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