Shloka 6.112.13

रावणवधोत्तरं विभीषणशोकः—क्षत्रधर्मोपदेशः (Vibhishana’s Lament after Ravana’s Fall; Instruction on Kshatriya-Dharma)

Devanagari script

सिंहरक्षलाङ्गूलककुद्विषाणःपराभिजिद्गन्धनगन्धहस्ती ।रक्षोवृषश्चापलकर्णचक्षुःक्षितीश्वरव्याघ्रहतोऽवसन्नः ।।।।

Transliteration

siṃharakṣalāṅgūlakakudaviṣāṇaḥ parābhijid gandhanagandhahastī |

rakṣovṛṣaś cāpalakarṇacakṣuḥ kṣitīśvaravyāghra-hato 'vasannaḥ ||

Translation

The rākṣasa-bull—conqueror of foes, rut-proud like an elephant, with lion-like rākṣasas as its tail, hump, and horns, and with beastly ears and eyes—was struck down and brought low by the tiger that was the lord of the earth.

Context

"Rakshasas who followed as tails, humps and horns, Ravana the conquerors of enemies, like elephants in pride, animality as ears and eyes, the bull in the form of Rakshasa Ravana was killed by Rama, the master of earth in the form of tiger."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (kṣitīśvara, vyāghra metaphor)
• Rākṣasa (Rāvaṇa implied)
• Rākṣasas (followers)

FAQs

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

Rulership must protect the world: the ‘lord of the earth’ defeats predatory force, showing that dharma curbs violent domination.

What is the narrative situation?

A final metaphorical depiction of Rāvaṇa’s collapse and death at the hands of Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s guardianship and kingly duty—strength used to restore safety and moral order.