Shloka 6.114.124

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

Devanagari script

प्रविष्टासुसर्वासुराक्षसीषुविभीषणः ।रामपार्श्वमुपागम्यतदातिष्ठद्विनीतवत् ।।।।

Transliteration

praviṣṭāsu sarvāsu rākṣasīṣu vibhīṣaṇaḥ | rāmapārśvam upāgamya tadātiṣṭhad vinītavat ||

Translation

When all the rākṣasī women had entered, Vibhīṣaṇa approached Rāma and stood by his side in humble restraint.

Context

After the women entering the city, Vibheeshana came towards Rama and stood in a submissive manner.

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāma
• rākṣasī women
• Laṅkā (implied by context)

FAQs

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

Vinaya (humble discipline) before rightful authority: Vibhīṣaṇa’s composed, submissive stance reflects dharmic conduct after conflict—restraint, respect, and alignment with righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

After the immediate turmoil in Laṅkā settles (the women have withdrawn/entered), Vibhīṣaṇa comes to Rāma and stands respectfully near him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s humility and self-control—he does not act triumphantly, but maintains decorum and reverence.