Shloka 6.84.4

निकुम्भिला-यज्ञविघ्नोपदेशः (Counsel to Disrupt the Nikumbhilā Rite)

Devanagari script

राघवं च महात्मानमिक्ष्वाकुकुलनन्दनम् ।ददर्शमोहमापन्नंलक्ष्मणस्याङ्गमाश्रितम् ।।6.84.3।।

Transliteration

kathayantaṃ tu saumitriṃ sannivārya vibhīṣaṇaḥ |

puṣkalārtham idaṃ vākyaṃ visaṃjñaṃ rāmam abravīt ||

Translation

But Vibhīṣaṇa restrained Saumitrī as he began to speak, and addressed the unconscious Rāma with these words, rich in meaning.

Context

He (Vibheeshana) saw the great soul, the delight of the Ikshvaku race deluded, distressed, and lying on the lap of Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitrī)
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma includes disciplined speech and timely counsel—restraining unhelpful talk and offering guidance that restores right action.

What is the narrative situation?

As Lakṣmaṇa starts explaining, Vibhīṣaṇa intervenes and turns to address the unconscious Rāma with purposeful counsel.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s discernment (viveka) and restraint—he prioritizes what will help Rāma recover composure.