Shloka 6.15.1

विभीषण–इन्द्रजित् संवादः (Vibhishana and Indrajit: Counsel, Boast, and Rebuttal)

Devanagari script

बृहस्पतेस्तुल्यमतेर्वचस्तन्निशम्ययत्नेनविभीषणस्य ।ततोमहात्मावचनंबभाषेतत्रेन्द्रजिन्नैरृतयूथमुख्यः ।।6.15.1।।

Transliteration

bṛhaspates tulyamater vacas tan niśamya yatnena vibhīṣaṇasya | tato mahātmā vacanaṃ babhāṣe tatrendrajit nairṛtayūthamukhyaḥ ||

Translation

Having attentively heard Vibhīṣaṇa’s words—wise as Bṛhaspati—Indrajit, the great-souled leader of the rākṣasa host, then spoke there.

Context

Thus spoke Indrajith, the great leader of the Rakshasa army, having heard the words spoken by the highly intelligent Vibheeshana who was equal to Brhaspathi in wisdom.

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Bṛhaspati
• Indrajit
• Rākṣasa host (nairṛta-yūtha)

FAQs

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

The verse underscores that wise counsel should be heard with attention; dharma begins with willingness to listen before choosing action.

What is the narrative situation?

Transition into Sarga 15: after Vibhīṣaṇa’s counsel is heard, Indrajit prepares to respond in the court.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Attentive deliberation (śravaṇa and vicāra) as a prerequisite for responsible speech and decision-making.