Shloka 6.112.20

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

Devanagari script

तदेवंनिश्चयंदृष्टवातत्त्वमास्थायविज्वरः ।यदिहानन्तरंकार्यंकल्प्यंतदनुचिन्तय ।।।।

Transliteration

tad evaṃ niścayaṃ dṛṣṭvā tattvam āsthāya vijvaraḥ |

yad ihānantaraṃ kāryaṃ kalpyaṃ tad anucintaya ||

Translation

Therefore, seeing this settled truth and standing firm in dharma, be free from fevered grief; now reflect on what must be done next, and arrange what is proper for what follows.

Context

In principle, in that way, decide the action, freed from grief, considering what action is required."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vibhīṣaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma as steadiness: accept truth, restrain grief, and proceed to the next rightful action (kārya) without delay.

What is the narrative situation?

After consoling words about war and death, Rāma urges practical, dharmic steps—especially the proper rites and decisions that follow.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Pragmatic righteousness: calm discernment and responsible action in crisis.