Shloka 6.114.106

रावणस्य अन्त्येष्टिः — Ravana’s Funeral Rites and the Ethics of Post-War Conduct

Devanagari script

आजगाममुहूर्तेनराक्षसैःपरिवारितः ।।।।ततोमाल्यवतासार्थंक्रियामेवचकारसः ।

Transliteration

ājagāma muhūrtena rākṣasaiḥ parivāritaḥ | tataḥ mālyavatā sārdhaṃ kriyām eva cakāra saḥ ||

Translation

Within a short while he returned, surrounded by the rākṣasas; then, together with Mālyavān, he set about performing the prescribed rites.

Context

Surrounded by Rakshasas, in a short time he returned with Malyavan (Maternal uncle of Ravana) and Vibheeshana initiated the task.

Characters & Entities

• Rākṣasas
• Mālyavān

FAQs

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

Even amid enmity and war, one must not abandon prescribed duty (kriyā)—especially the dignified performance of necessary rites and social obligations.

What is the narrative situation?

After Rāvaṇa’s fall, preparations begin for the formal rites; the concerned party returns quickly with Mālyavān and initiates the required proceedings.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Promptness and responsibility in upholding duty (kārya-niṣṭhā), ensuring rites are begun without delay.