Note; i will include the merit of the Vanars as being Ram's merit as well, like Laxman's too. I will not count Laxman & the vanars contribution as being "not Ram's" in this post i will basically explain how Ram had outside help that was unfair to the other army. How Ram had support from people that were not Laxman, not the vanaras.
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Post start's.
Vibhishan was the reason why the warriors serving Ravan failed to use their magic to the best extent.
1st Quote:
"Parvana, Patana, Jambha, Khara, Krodha-vasa, Hari, Praruja, Aruja and Praghasa, and others. And as these wicked ones were penetrating (the monkey host) in their invisible forms, Vibhishana, who had the knowledge thereof, broke the spell of their invisibility. And once seen, O king, by the powerful and long-leaping monkeys, they were all slain and prostrated on the earth, deprived of life. And unable to endure this, Ravana marched out at the head of his troops."
Logic - if it was not for Vibhisana then the army Ram commanded wouldve been annihlated, with no army Ram can not fight this war.
2nd quote:
"Vibhishana, taking up a huge and mighty javelin furnished with a hundred bells, inspired it with mantras and hurled it at the head of his adversary. And by the impetuosity of that weapon rushing with the force of the thunderbolt, Prahasta's head was severed off, and he thereupon looked like a mighty tree broken by the wind. And beholding that wanderer of the night, Prahasta, thus slain in battle."
Logic - when a army chief dies then the servants and lower ranked officers become leaderless, the average soldier is in confusion, its an incident that creates panic and a perfect distraction that leads to many people becoming vulnerable, many lankan warriors died because of Prahasta's mrityu.
3rd quote:
"And Vibhishana, having achieved success in another part of the field, soon arrived at that spot, and roused those heroes from insensibility, awakening them by means of the weapon called, Prajna. 1 Then Sugriva soon extracted the arrows from their bodies. And by means of that most efficacious medicine called the Visalya 2, applied with celestial mantras, those human heroes regained their consciousness. And the arrow having been extracted from their bodies, those mighty warriors in a moment rose from their recumbent posture, their pains and fatigue thoroughly alleviated."
Logic - Vibhishan basically saved Ram by propelling the Prajnastra like Drona saved prince Suyodhan's brothers from Dhrishtadyumna in Mahabharata's Bhishma Parva.
4th quote;
"Thus addressed by him, the descendant of Raghu's race, however, doubted the truthful words of Matali, thinking this is another illusion produced by the Rakshasas."
Logic - Ram clearly had his limit's and was not aware of how to counter magic. After this line it is mentioned that Vibhishana helped Ram understand the truth.
5th quote.
"it was under Vibhishana's guidance, O king, that Rama with all his troops crossed the great ocean by means of that bridge in course of a month. And having crossed the ocean and arrived at Lanka, Rama caused its extensive and numerous gardens to be devastated by his monkeys."
Conclusion; Vibhishana's contribution is often ignored by the general public who overrate Ramayan era protagonist warriors from the winning side.
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6th quote:
"So ordered by Rāvaṇa, Bibhīṣaṇa went near Rāma. Thirty proud army divisions of Rākṣasas and Vidyādharas deserted the lord of Laṅkā at once and followed Bibhīṣaṇa. Seeing him approaching, Sugrīva and others trembled. For there is no confidence in an enemy like a witch."
Logic - one division is an army unit of 218,700 men, multiple that by thirtyfold you get 6,561,000 who deserted Ravan's army cause of Vibeeshan. 6 million warrior's abandoned him.
7th quote;
"Certainly, this conjuring trick (in the form of killing an illusory living effigy of Seetha) was exhibited by him, who was employing his magical art, expecting interruption by the prowess of the monkeys there. While the sacrificial performance is not ended, we shall proceed to that place, along with an army. O the foremost of men! Give up this improper grief, which has come upon you. Seeing you tormented with grief, the entire army is sinking into despondency."
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Logic - this basically shows that Vibhishan prevented the morale of Ram's army from being depressed he also made Ram understand the real truth that Seetha was never killed by mighty Meghanada. He clearly helped Ram if Vibhishan didn't inform him then the result of this lankan war could have been different.
8th quote:
"A boon was given by Brahma to that intelligent prince, whichever enemy strikes Indrajit when he has his bow drawn before he offer's oblation to the sacred fire at Nikumbhila will be the killer of Indrajit."
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Basic - it's vibeeshan who informed shri Ram on the details of Meghanad's power and yagya if u read everything in the link. He also tells them the only way Meghanad can be killed.
9th quote:
"vibhishana, wielding his excellent bow, stood there at the battle-front, with an intent to behold their combat. Standing there thus, Vibhishana stretched his great bow and released excellent sharp pointed arrows on those demons."
"Falling in exact spot, those arrows, hitting like fire, tore the demons into pieces, as thunderbolts would cleave large mountains. Even the foremost of demons, the attendants of Vibhishana too, rent asunder those valiant demns in battle, with pikes, sowrds and sharp-edged spears."
Basic - Vibeeshan disrupted the yagya & himself murders many brave soldiers defending their country.
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10th quote;
"O king of demons! I too have to do a favour to you. I won the battle because of you. Certainly I have to give you an appropriate advice."
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Logic - ram himself admit's that he won due to Vibeeshan & not hanutati.
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Their was another Mir Jaffar in Ravan's close circle/abode.
Quote:
"There is an intelligent and old chief of the Rakshasas known by the name of Avindhya. He always seeketh Rama's good and hath told me these words for thy sake!"
Importance - Unlike Vibhishan this guy was NOT a open enemy to Ravan, he was a hidden enemy who disguised himself as a friend.
In the crossing of lanka's ocean he was helped by a God.
Quote:
"This proposal, therefore, that ye have made, is not consonant to reason. Besides we have not the number of boats necessary for carrying all our troops. How, again, can one like us raise such obstacles in the way of the merchants? Our army is very large. The foe wilt make a great havoc if a hole is detected."
"Therefore, to cross the sea in boats and rafts doth not recommend itself to me. I will, however, pray to the Ocean for the necessary means. Foregoing food, I will lie down on the shore. He will certainly show himself to me. If, however, he doth not show himself, I will chastise him then."
Conclusion - Ram would have lost the battle if his army crossed the ocean by boat's and if the ocean god didn't intervene then Ram wouldve either slain that god or he wouldve given up on the idea of attacking lanka.
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Kuber's help
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a Guhyaka hath come from the White mountains, bringing with him his water! O great king, this water is a present to thee from Kuvera, so that all creatures that are invisible may, O chastiser of foes, become visible to thee! This water laved over the eyes will make every invisible creature visible to thee, as also to any other person to whom thou mayst give it!'--Saying--So be it,--Rama took that sacred water and sanctified his own eyes therewith. And the high-minded Lakshmana also did the same. And Sugriva and Jambuvan, and Hanuman and Angada, and Mainda and Dwivida, and Nila and many other foremost of the monkeys, laved their eyes with that water. And thereupon it exactly happened as Vibhishana had said, for, O Yudhishthira, soon did the eyes of all these became capable of beholding things that could not be seen by the unassisted eye!
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Logic - so Meghanad's illusion wouldn't work against Ram in their next battle Kuber bailed Ram out by giving him this water.
OVERALL.
It's unfortunate how everyone has insulted Arjuna, Satyaki, Abhimanyu, Meghnad, Jayadrath etc. Making false accusations like "these guys were one day warrior's" or "they were only powerful due to cheating, gods help etc"
Yet everyone ignores how Ram himself needed support from Avindhya, Kubera, most importantly of all Vibhishan. Theirs way too much biasedness and hypocrisy in this world.
The answer is "NO" he did not win with his own merit.
Perfect
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