Shloka 6.85.11

निकुम्भिला-यज्ञविघ्नः — Vibhishana’s Counsel and Lakshmana’s March to Nikumbhila

Devanagari script

रघुनन्दनवक्ष्यामिश्रूयतांमेहितंवचः ।साध्वयंयातुसौमित्रिर्बलेनमहतावृतः ।।6.85.10।।निकुम्भिलायांसम्प्राप्यहन्तुंरावणिमाहवे ।धनुर्मण्डलनिर्मुक्तैराशीविषविषोपमैः ।।6.85.11।।

Transliteration

tena vīreṇa tapasā varadānāt svayambhuvaḥ | astraṃ brahmaśiraḥ prāptaṃ kāmagāś caturaṅgamāḥ ||6.85.12||

Translation

That heroic one, through austerity and by a boon from the Self-born Creator, obtained the Brahmaśiras weapon—and also steeds that move at will.

Context

"Delight of Raghus! You may listen to my words of advice. Let Saumithri march ahead to Nikumbhilam accompanied by the great army. On reaching, let Lakshmana who is capable of killing Indrajith discharge venomous serpents like deadly poisonous arrows from his bow in circular form and kill Rakshasas."

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa (implied by context: Saumitrī)
• Svayambhū (Brahmā)
• Brahmaśiras astra
• Horses/steeds (kāmagāḥ)

FAQs

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

Power should be grounded in tapas (discipline) and rightful sanction; divine weapons symbolize responsibility, not mere domination.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa underscores the resources and divine-grade capability available for the coming confrontation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Austerity-born strength: the hero’s power is portrayed as earned through discipline and grace.