Shloka 6.37.23

लङ्काद्वारव्यूहवर्णनम् / Disposition at the Gates of Lanka

Devanagari script

अत्रमन्युर्नकर्तव्योरोषयेत्वांनभीषये ।।।।समर्थोह्यसिवीर्येणसुराणामपिनिग्रहे ।

Transliteration

atra manyur na kartavyo roṣayet tvāṃ na bhīṣaye | samartho hy asi vīryeṇa surāṇām api nigrahe |

Translation

“In this matter, you should not give way to anger. I speak not to provoke you or to frighten you; for by your valor you are capable even of subduing the gods.”

Context

"Here, in this case do not be angry. I am telling out of my duty and not out of indignation or to cause anger or fear in you. You are capable of resisting even Devatas."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāma
• Suras (gods)

FAQs

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

Anger-control as dharma in leadership: even in war, righteous action requires composure and clear judgment rather than impulsive wrath.

What is the narrative situation?

After describing enemy strength, Vibhīṣaṇa reassures Rāma while cautioning him not to react with anger.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s capacity for disciplined power (śaurya guided by restraint), and Vibhīṣaṇa’s tactful, duty-bound speech.