Shloka 6.7.25

राक्षसपरिषद्वाक्यम् — Counsel of the Rakshasa Court to Ravana

Devanagari script

पितामहनियोगाच्चमुक्तःशम्बरवृत्रहा ।गतस्त्रिविष्टपम्राजन्सर्वदेवनमस्कृतः ।।।।

Transliteration

pitāmaha-niyogāc ca muktaḥ śambara-vṛtrahā |

gatas triviṣṭapaṃ rājan sarva-deva-namaskṛtaḥ ||6.7.25||

Translation

Released by the ordinance of Pitāmaha (Brahmā), Indra—slayer of Śambara and Vṛtra—returned to Triviṣṭapa (heaven), honored by all the gods, O King.

Context

"Liberated by the command of creator Brahma, Indra the destroyer of Sambara and Vrtra entered heaven was adorned and greeted by all Devas."

Characters & Entities

• Brahmā (Pitāmaha)
• Indra
• Śambara
• Vṛtra
• Triviṣṭapa (Svarga)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as cosmic governance: even Indra’s release occurs through Brahmā’s ordinance, implying that legitimate authority and order (ṛta/dharma) ultimately prevail over coercion.

What is the narrative situation?

The counselors complete the anecdote: Indra was eventually freed by Brahmā’s command and returned to heaven—yet they present the episode mainly to exalt Rāvaṇa’s former dominance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The verse indirectly emphasizes reverence for higher order (Brahmā’s niyoga), contrasting with Rāvaṇa’s tendency to disregard restraint.