Shloka 6.68.21

कुम्भकर्णवधश्रवणेन रावणविलापः (Ravana’s Lament on Hearing of Kumbhakarna’s Slaying)

Devanagari script

तदिदंमामनुप्राप्तंविभीषणवचश्शुभम् ।यदज्ञानान्मयातस्य न गृहीतंमहात्मनः ।।।।

Transliteration

tad idaṃ mām anuprāptaṃ vibhīṣaṇavacaḥ śubham |

yad ajñānān mayā tasya na gṛhītaṃ mahātmanaḥ ||

Translation

This calamity has now come upon me because, in my ignorance, I did not accept the wholesome counsel spoken by that great-souled Vibhīṣaṇa.

Context

"This calamity that has come upon me was because I have not taken such auspicious advice rendered by the great soul Vibheeshana."

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Vibhīṣaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma values wise counsel and truth-speaking advisors; rejecting Satya-driven guidance out of ego or ignorance invites ruin.

What is the narrative situation?

In the wake of Kumbhakarṇa’s death, Rāvaṇa reflects that his downfall stems from ignoring Vibhīṣaṇa’s earlier advice.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s virtue of truthful, welfare-oriented counsel (hitavacana) is highlighted by contrast with Rāvaṇa’s refusal.