Shloka 6.112.24

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

Devanagari script

एषोहिताग्निश्च:महातपाश्चवेदान्तगःकर्मसुचाग्य्रशूरः ।एतस्ययत्प्रेतगतस्यकृत्यंतत्कर्तुमिच्छामितवप्रसादात् ।।।।

Transliteration

eṣo hitāgniś ca mahātapāś ca vedāntaghaḥ karmasu cāgraśūraḥ |

etasya yat pretagatasya kṛtyaṃ tat kartum icchāmi tava prasādāt ||

Translation

He maintained the sacred fires, practised great austerities, was grounded in Vedic knowledge, and stood foremost in ritual duties. With your gracious consent, I wish to perform what must be done for him now that he has departed.

Context

"He maintained sacrificial fire and practised austerities. He mastered vedas and was even doing rituals. To the foremost brother's departed soul, I desire your permission to do the rituals."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāma
• Sacred fire (Agni)

FAQs

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

Antyeṣṭi-dharma: even an enemy deserves proper rites after death; duty continues beyond conflict.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa requests Rāma’s consent to perform funerary obligations for the departed warrior.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Compassionate righteousness—honoring ritual duty and human dignity after death.