Shloka 6.114.48

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

Devanagari script

त्रैलोक्यवसुभोक्तारंत्रैलोक्योद्वेगदंमहत् ।।।।जेतारंलोकपालानांक्षेप्तारांशङ्करस्य च ।

Transliteration

trailokyavasubhoktāraṃ trailokyodvegadaṃ mahat | jetāraṃ lokapālānāṃ kṣeptāraṃ śaṅkarasya ca ||

Translation

You who enjoyed the treasures of the three worlds; you, the great cause of terror to the three worlds; the conqueror of the world-guardians—yes, even the one who cast down Shankara.

Context

"You are the enjoyer of the treasures of the three worlds, you are the great annoyer of the three worlds and conqueror of the world, and you are the one who lifted up Lord Shanakara's seat."

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Trailokya (three worlds)
• Lokapālas (world-guardians)
• Śaṅkara (Śiva)

FAQs

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

Mere might and domination—even over divine powers—does not establish righteousness. Dharma is not measured by conquest; it is measured by right conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Mandodarī recounts Rāvaṇa’s legendary feats and intimidations of cosmic beings, heightening her shock at his defeat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

A sobering recognition of Satya: even the seemingly invincible are subject to downfall when aligned against Dharma.