Jabali (Sanskrit: जाबालि) is a character in the ancient Indian epic Ramayana. A learned Brahmin priest and an advisor of Dasaratha, he unsuccessfully tries to persuade Rama to give up his exile, using rational arguments. == Attempt to persuade Rama == In Ramayana, Rama abandons his claim to the royal throne and goes on a 14-year exile,... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jabali