Shloka 6.114.77

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

Devanagari script

हेत्वर्थयुक्तंविधिवच्छ्रेयस्करमदारुणम् ।विभीषणेनाभिहितं न कृतंहेतुमत्त्वया ।।।।

Transliteration

hetv-artha-yuktaṁ vidhivat śreyaskaram adāruṇam | vibhīṣaṇenābhihitaṁ na kṛtaṁ hetumattvayā ||

Translation

Though Vibhīṣaṇa spoke what was reasoned and meaningful, proper in form, beneficial, and not harsh, you did not act upon that sound counsel.

Context

"You have not listened to the meaningful, agreeable and reasonable advice given according to tradition by Vibheeshana."

Characters & Entities

• Mandodarī
• Rāvaṇa
• Vibhīṣaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma values reasoned, beneficial counsel delivered without cruelty; rejecting such guidance is a step toward adharma.

What is the narrative situation?

Mandodarī recalls Vibhīṣaṇa’s earlier advice to Rāvaṇa and notes Rāvaṇa’s refusal to follow it.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Wisdom guided by reason (hetu) and propriety (vidhi), exemplified by Vibhīṣaṇa.