Shloka 6.114.90

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

Devanagari script

इत्येवमुच्यमानासासशब्दंप्ररुरोद ह ।।।।स्नापयन्तीतदास्रेणस्तनौवक्रंसुनिर्मलम् ।

Transliteration

ity evam ucyamānā sā saśabdaṁ praruroda ha |

snāpayantī tadāśreṇa stanau vakraṁ sunirmalam ||

Translation

Though thus counselled, she again burst into loud weeping, bathing her bosom and her fair, most pure face with tears.

Context

While Mandodari was being counselled by the co wives like this, she was weeping, shedding tears on her breast as well as bathing her face. She once again wept making a loud sound.

Characters & Entities

• Mandodarī
• Rāvaṇa’s co-wives

FAQs

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

Dharma does not deny grief; it permits mourning while guiding the community to offer support and restore order.

What is the narrative situation?

Despite being consoled, Mandodarī’s sorrow resurges and she cries loudly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Authenticity of feeling—her grief is portrayed as real and human, not suppressed.