Shloka 6.84.16

निकुम्भिला-यज्ञविघ्नोपदेशः (Counsel to Disrupt the Nikumbhilā Rite)

Devanagari script

ससैन्यास्तत्रगच्छामोयावत्तन्नसमाप्यते ।।।।त्यजेमंनरशार्दूलमिथ्यासन्तापगतम् ।सीदतेहिबलंसर्वंदृष्टवात्वांशोककर्शितम् ।।।।

Transliteration

tena mohayatā nūnam eṣā māyā prayojitā |

vighnam anvicchatā tatra vānarāṇāṃ parākrame ||

Translation

Surely this illusion was employed by him to delude, seeking there to create an obstacle to the Vānaras’ prowess.

Context

"O tiger among men! We shall go there with the army before the completion of the sacrificial ritual. Give up false agony and the cause of sorrow. Seeing you all the troops are distressed."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāma
• Vānaras
• Indrajit/Meghanāda (implied)

FAQs

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

Adharma often works through confusion and demoralization; Dharma responds by restoring truth, courage, and purposeful action.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa interprets the deception as a tactic to stall the Vānaras so Indrajit can complete his empowering ritual.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discernment and strategic clarity—seeing through psychological warfare and naming its true intent.