Shloka 6.84.23

निकुम्भिला-यज्ञविघ्नोपदेशः (Counsel to Disrupt the Nikumbhilā Rite)

Devanagari script

समाप्तकर्माहि स राक्षसाधिपोभवत्यदृश्यस्समरेसुरासुरैः ।युयुत्सतातेनसमाप्तकर्मणाभवेत्सुराणामपिसंशयोमहान् ।।।।

Transliteration

vibhīṣaṇamukhaṃ dṛṣṭvā sugrīvaṃ tāṃś ca vānarān |

lakṣmaṇo vāca mandārtham idaṃ bāṣpapariplutaḥ ||

Translation

Seeing Vibhīṣaṇa’s face, Sugrīva, and those vānaras, Lakṣmaṇa—his eyes brimming with tears—spoke these words in a subdued voice.

Context

"On completion of the sacrifice by the Rakshasa he will become invisible for Suras and Asuras also in war. After completion even the Suras will have great doubt to come to fight with him."।। ityārṣēvālmīkīyēśrīmadrāmāyaṇēadikavyēyuddhakāṇḍēcaturaśītitamassargaḥ ।।This is the end of the eighty fourth sarga of Yuddha Kanda of the first epic the holy Ramayana composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Sugrīva
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

Dharma allows grief but demands truthful communication and steadiness in supporting the community during crisis.

What is the narrative situation?

In the aftermath of alarming news, Lakṣmaṇa prepares to explain what has happened to the assembled allies.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s loyalty and emotional honesty—he speaks despite being overwhelmed.