Shloka 6.112.17

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

Devanagari script

येनसेन्द्रास्त्रयोलोकास्त्रासितायुधिधीमता ।तस्मिन्कालसमायुक्ते न कालःपरिशोचितुम् ।।।।

Transliteration

yena sendrās trayo lokās trāsitā yudhi dhīmatā |

tasmin kālasamāyukte na kālaḥ pariśocitum ||

Translation

He whom the three worlds, Indra included, once feared in war—now that he has met his appointed Time, this is no moment for excessive grieving.

Context

"He who is wise, and the three worlds fear him, including Indra, the Lord of gods, when brought under the sway of death according to time-spirit, should not be mourned."

Characters & Entities

• Indra
• Three worlds (trailokya)
• Kāla (Time/Death)
• Rāma
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Feared warrior (Rāvaṇa implied)

FAQs

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

Satya about mortality: all beings, however mighty, are subject to Kāla. Dharma calls for clear-sighted acceptance of this truth rather than uncontrolled lamentation.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma continues consoling Vibhīṣaṇa, pointing to the inevitability of Time even for one who once terrified the worlds.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Wisdom and equanimity—seeing death as governed by Kāla and maintaining composure aligned with dharma.