Shloka 6.85.14

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

Devanagari script

निकुम्भिलामसम्प्राप्तमहुताग्निं च योरिपुः ।त्वामातायिनंहन्यादिन्द्रशत्रोस्सतेवधः ।।6.85.14।।वरोदत्तोमहाबाहो सर्वलोकेश्वरेणवै ।इत्येवंविहितोराजन्वधस्तस्यैषधीमतः ।।6.85.15।।

Transliteration

vadhāyendrajito rāma sandiśasva mahābala | hate tasmin hataṃ viddhi rāvaṇaṃ sa-suhṛj-janam ||6.85.16||

Translation

O Rāma of great might, give the command for Indrajit’s destruction. Know that when he is slain, Rāvaṇa too—together with his supporters—stands as good as slain.

Context

"O mighty armed Rama! that enemy of yours, while you have not reached Nikumbhilam and not propitiated fire sacrifice, can cause your death. Such a boon was granted to him, the enemy of Indra by the Lord of all worlds."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Indrajit
• Rāvaṇa
• Allies/supporters (suhṛj-jana)

FAQs

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

Dharma in conflict is to remove the chief source of oppression efficiently, minimizing prolonged suffering; decisive action against the main aggressor’s pillar is ethically strategic.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa identifies Indrajit as the linchpin of Laṅkā’s resistance and urges Rāma to prioritize his elimination.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Clarity of purpose: focusing on the decisive objective rather than scattered retaliation.