Shloka 6.84.10

निकुम्भिला-यज्ञविघ्नोपदेशः (Counsel to Disrupt the Nikumbhilā Rite)

Devanagari script

अभिप्रायंतुजानामिरावणस्यदुरात्मनः ।सीतांप्रतिमहाबाहो न च घातंकरिष्यति ।।।।

Transliteration

abhiprāyaṁ tu jānāmi rāvaṇasya durātmanaḥ | sītāṁ prati mahābāho na ca ghātaṁ kariṣyati ||6.84.10||

Translation

O mighty-armed one, I know the intent of wicked-souled Rāvaṇa toward Sītā: he will not kill her.

Context

"O mighty armed Rama! with reference to Sita, you do not know Ravana's opinion. He will never kill Sita."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Wise counsel grounded in truth (satya) supports dharma by preventing despair and enabling measured, righteous action.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa reassures Rāma about Sītā’s safety by revealing his knowledge of Rāvaṇa’s intentions.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudent truth-speaking: offering accurate intelligence for the sake of righteous outcomes.