Shloka 6.111.26

रावणवधः — The Slaying of Ravana (Brahmāstra Discharge)

Devanagari script

ततोविनेदुःसम्हृष्टावानराःजितकाशिनः ।वदन्तोराघवजयंरावणस्य ज तद्वधम् ।।।।

Transliteration

tato vineduḥ saṃhṛṣṭā vānarā jitakāśinaḥ |

vadanto rāghavajayaṃ rāvaṇasya ca tadvadham ||

Translation

Then the vānaras, exultant and wearing the look of victory, raised loud cries—proclaiming Rāghava’s triumph and Rāvaṇa’s death.

Context

Then the Vanaras, feeling triumphant, got highly excited over Rama's victory and the death of Ravana, and shouted aloud in joy.

Characters & Entities

• Vānaras
• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Joy is framed as celebration of dharma’s victory—public acknowledgement that righteousness and truth have prevailed.

What is the narrative situation?

After the decisive kill, the vānaras shout loudly, announcing Rāma’s victory and Rāvaṇa’s death.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Gratitude and solidarity in a just cause—victory is celebrated as shared dharmic success, not private gain.