Blazing like a fire Lakshmana stood facing Sugriva. Trying to pacify him and defend Sugriva, stood Tara who said, "it is unfair to be harsh to a dear friend.Enticed by Menaka and deluded by her charms the great sage Visvamitra had once lost all sense of time. Engrossed in sensual pleasures he had spent ten thousand years, but like a day! If such a man could fall victim of his senses, what then of a mere Vanara?" "Never will Sugriva stray from the path of truth, nor will he ever tread the forbidden paths of cruelty cunning or will he ever forget the debt that he owes Rama. I implore you Lakshmana, give up this fury and forgive Sugriva. Trust me! He will renounce his queen, his kingdom and his wealth for Rama's happiness. He will destroy Ravavna and unite Rama and Sita. Countless are Rakshasas in Lanka and to vanquish those legions who can change their form at will is not easy. Sugriva is aware of Ravana's might and of the fearful evil that his hordes are capable of. The Vanara armies ordered back home arrive by the thousands every day from all corners of the earth. The day that they all congregate, Sugriva will embark on his mission."