Shloka 6.85.17

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

Devanagari script

विभीषणवच्श्रुत्वारामोवाक्यमथाब्रवीत् ।जानामितस्यरौद्रस्यमायांसत्यपराक्रमः ।।6.85.17।।

Transliteration

vibhīṣaṇavacaḥ śrutvā rāmo vākyamathābravīt | jānāmi tasya raudrasya māyāṃ satyaparākramaḥ ||

Translation

Hearing Vibhishana’s words, Rama, whose valor is grounded in truth, spoke: “I know the illusory powers of that fierce one.”

Context

Hearing Vibheeshana, Rama said" the conjuring skills of Indrajith of truthful valour is known to me."

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Vibhishana
• Indrajit

FAQs

Who is referred to as 'Satyaparakrama' in this verse?

Rama is referred to as 'Satyaparakrama' (one of truthful valor), emphasizing his reliance on righteousness even when facing the deceptive illusions (Maya) of the enemy.

Whose 'Maya' (illusion) is Rama referring to?

Rama is referring to the illusory powers of Indrajit (Ravana's son), described here as 'Raudra' (fierce).