Shloka 20
रावणवधोत्तरं विभीषणशोकः—क्षत्रधर्मोपदेशः
Vibhishana’s Lament after Ravana’s Fall; Instruction on Kshatriya-Dharma
तदेवंनिश्चयंदृष्टवातत्त्वमास्थायविज्वरः ।यदिहानन्तरंकार्यंकल्प्यंतदनुचिन्तय ।।।।
tad evaṃ niścayaṃ dṛṣṭvā tattvam āsthāya vijvaraḥ |
yad ihānantaraṃ kāryaṃ kalpyaṃ tad anucintaya ||
So erkenne diese feststehende Wahrheit und halte dich an das Dharma; befreie dich von der fiebrigen Trauer. Bedenke nun, was als Nächstes zu tun ist, und ordne, was künftig angemessen ist.
In principle, in that way, decide the action, freed from grief, considering what action is required."
FAQs
Dharma as steadiness: accept truth, restrain grief, and proceed to the next rightful action (kārya) without delay.
After consoling words about war and death, Rāma urges practical, dharmic steps—especially the proper rites and decisions that follow.
Pragmatic righteousness: calm discernment and responsible action in crisis.