Shloka 6.114.111

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

Devanagari script

अन्तःपुराणिसर्वाणिरुदमानानिसत्वरम् ।।।।पृष्ठतोऽनुययुस्तानिप्लवमानानिसर्वतः ।

Transliteration

antaḥpurāṇi sarvāṇi rudamānāni satvaram | pṛṣṭhato 'nuyayus tāni plavamānāni sarvataḥ ||

Translation

All the women of the inner palace, weeping, hurried from every side and followed behind, moving in agitation and grief.

Context

All the women from the gynaeceum weeping aloud from all sides hastened at quick paces and followed sobbing.

Characters & Entities

• Antaḥpura (inner palace/gynaeceum)

FAQs

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

Dharma acknowledges human grief while still moving toward rightful action; mourning coexists with the duty to complete final rites.

What is the narrative situation?

The palace women, overcome with sorrow, rush out and follow the funeral procession.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and familial devotion expressed through collective mourning and accompaniment.