We are not his kinsmen and this Rākşasa has come here with a view to gain the kingdom. Even the Rākşasas are wise enough to ascertain the proper course-so we must take Vibhisana.
न वयं तत्कुलीनाश्च राज्यकाझी च राक्षसः। पण्डिता हि भविष्यन्ति तस्माद्ग्राह्यो विभीषणः॥