Shloka 6.84.8

निकुम्भिला-यज्ञविघ्नोपदेशः (Counsel to Disrupt the Nikumbhilā Rite)

Devanagari script

कथयन्तंतुसौमित्रिंसन्निवार्यविभीषणः ।पुष्कलार्थमिदंवाक्यंविसंज्ञंराममब्रवीत् ।।।।

Transliteration

samāptakarmā hi sa rākṣasādhipo bhavaty adṛśyaḥ samare surāsuraiḥ |

yuyutsatā tena samāptakarmaṇā bhavet surāṇām api saṃśayo mahān ||

Translation

For once that lord of rākṣasas completes his rite, he becomes invisible in battle even to gods and asuras; and with him thus empowered, even the gods would face great uncertainty about engaging him in combat.

Context

Vibheeshana spoke these meaningful words to Rama, who was unconscious, restraining Saumithri from speaking.

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Indrajit (implied rākṣasa lord in context)
• Suras (gods)
• Asuras

FAQs

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

Dharma includes foresight: recognizing when an adversary’s unjust power will grow, and acting early to prevent greater harm.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa warns that if Indrajit completes his ritual, he gains invisibility and becomes far harder to defeat.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Strategic discernment—using knowledge of enemy rites to protect the righteous cause.