Shloka 6.41.69

युद्धलक्षण-निमित्तदर्शनं तथा लङ्काद्वारव्यूहः (War Omens and the Encirclement of Lanka’s Gates)

Devanagari script

धर्मात्माराक्षसश्रेष्ठःसम्प्राप्तोऽयंविभीषणः ।लङ्कैश्वर्यंधृवंश्रीमानयंप्राप्नोत्यकण्डकम् ।।6.41.69।।

Transliteration

dharmātmā rākṣasaśreṣṭhaḥ samprāpto 'yaṃ vibhīṣaṇaḥ |

laṅkaiśvaryaṃ dhruvaṃ śrīmān ayaṃ prāpnoty akaṇḍakam ||6.41.69||

Translation

This Vibhīṣaṇa—righteous and the best among Rākṣasas—has come. He shall surely obtain the sovereignty of Laṅkā, in unbroken prosperity.

Context

"This Vibheeshana, the best of Rakshasas will be glorious and fortunate undoubtedly having got the kingdom of Lanka."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Righteousness qualifies one for authority: rule is legitimized by dharma, not merely by birth or force. Vibhīṣaṇa’s ethical choice becomes the basis for rightful sovereignty.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma declares that Vibhīṣaṇa, having aligned with dharma, will inherit Laṅkā after Rāvaṇa’s fall.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s integrity and loyalty to dharma over clan-interest—portrayed as the mark of the ‘best’ among his people.