Shloka 6.114.110

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

Devanagari script

अग्नयोदीप्यमानास्तेतदाध्वर्युसमीरिताः ।।।।शरणाभिगताःसर्वेपुरस्तात्तस्यतेययुः ।

Transliteration

agnayo dīpyamānās te tadā adhvaryusamīritāḥ | śaraṇābhigatāḥ sarve purastāt tasya te yayuḥ ||

Translation

Then the fires, kindled by the adhvaryu priest, blazed brightly; and all those who sought protection went forward before him.

Context

Then Advarya lighted the fires that started glowing up. All the ogres paid their respects seeking refuge and followed.

Characters & Entities

• Agni (fires)
• Adhvaryu (Vedic priest)
• Śaraṇa (refuge)

FAQs

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

Dharma is maintained through proper ritual order and through the act of seeking rightful protection (śaraṇāgati) in a time of upheaval.

What is the narrative situation?

The ritual fires are lit by the officiating priest, and the community moves forward in a formal, reverent sequence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence for sacred procedure and humility in seeking refuge rather than descending into chaos.