Philosophical Dialogue on Life and Death

Grandfather, living is a good thing. But those who live by selling their honor, like vile men, no one respects them.

Death will certainly come one day. But cowards die many times before death comes.

The one who, until the last day of life, does not let his head bow before anyone, who dies fighting like a hero, has glory in his life, and glory in his death.

So, Grandfather, don't talk to me today about attachment to life.

Today, let me understand my duty like an ascetic, and fight without desire for reward.

This is my duty. This is Ravana's glory.

This is Lanka's honor.

If Rama is a man, he will be slain by my hand today.

And if he is God, then in slaying Ravana, whatever fame he gains, Ravana too will gain equal fame for ages to come.

In all three worlds and across all three ages, our names will always be spoken together.

H.