Shloka 6.111.1

रावणवधः — The Slaying of Ravana (Brahmāstra Discharge)

Devanagari script

अथसंस्मारयामासमातलिराघवंतदा ।अजानन्निवकिंवीरत्वमेनमनुवर्तसे ।।।।

Transliteration

atha saṃsmārayāmāsa mātali rāghavaṃ tadā | ajānann iva kiṃ vīra tvam enam anuvartase ||

Translation

Then Mātali admonished Rāghava: “O hero, why do you follow this course as though you did not know?”

Context

Matali reminded Rama in this way," O heroic Rama, why are you doing this way, as if you do not know?"

Characters & Entities

• Mātali
• Rāma (Rāghava)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma includes receptivity to correction: even the righteous hero benefits from reminders so that action remains aligned with right knowledge and purpose.

What is the narrative situation?

Mātali begins advising Rāma, implying that Rāma’s current approach needs adjustment in the duel.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vinaya (teachability) is implicitly called for in Rāma; wise guardianship and frank counsel are emphasized in Mātali.