Shloka 6.15.4

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

Devanagari script

किंनामतौमानुषराजपुत्रावस्माकमेकेनहिराक्षसेन ।सुप्राकृतेनापिरणेनिहन्तुमेतौशक्यौकुतोभीषयसेस्मभीरो ।।6.15.4।।

Transliteration

mūḍho 'pragalbho 'vinayopapannas tīkṣṇa-svabhāvo 'lpa-matir durātmā | mūrkhas tvam atyartha-su-durmatiś ca tvam indrajid bālatayā bravīṣi ||6.15.12||

Translation

You are deluded, insolent, devoid of discipline—sharp-natured, small-minded, and cruel. You are a fool, utterly ill-intentioned, Indrajit; you speak with childishness.

Context

"Those two sons of the king of men could be killed in war by an ordinary Rakshasa among us single handed. O timid one! Why are you scaring us?"

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Indrajit

FAQs

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

It identifies inner vices that lead to adharma—lack of discipline, cruelty, and shallow judgment—and implies dharma requires humility, self-governance, and mature discernment.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa denounces Indrajit’s character and rhetoric, framing it as immature and ethically corrupted.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Maturity in speech and thought—speaking truth with disciplined intent rather than from anger or pride.