Shloka 6.84.19

निकुम्भिला-यज्ञविघ्नोपदेशः (Counsel to Disrupt the Nikumbhilā Rite)

Devanagari script

एषतंनरशार्दूलोरावणिंनिशितैश्शरैः ।त्याजयिष्यतितत्कर्मततोवध्योभविष्यति ।।।।

Transliteration

iha tvaṃ svasthahṛdayas tiṣṭha sattvasamucchritaḥ |

lakṣmaṇaṃ preṣayāsmābhiḥ saha sainyānukarṣibhiḥ ||

Translation

Remain here, steady of heart and uplifted in courage; send Lakṣmaṇa with us, together with those who will draw the armies forward.

Context

"The tiger among mortals with his sharp arrows will dispel Ravana's son from doing the action (sacrifice) then killing him will be possible.

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• army/troops

FAQs

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

Dharma includes disciplined delegation: the righteous cause is served when the leader assigns the right agent to urgent tasks while maintaining stability at the center.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa proposes that Lakṣmaṇa be dispatched promptly with troops to interrupt Indrajit’s rite, while Rāma regains composure.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Strategic prudence and trust—recognizing Lakṣmaṇa’s capability and organizing action without panic.