Shloka 6.85.22

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

Devanagari script

यद्वानरेन्द्रस्यबलंतेनसर्वेणसम्वृतः ।हनूमत्प्रमुखैश्चवयूथपैस्सहलक्ष्मण ।।6.85.21।।जाम्बवेनार्क्षपतिनासहसैन्येनसम्वृतः ।जहितंराक्षससुतंमायाबलविशारदम् ।।6.85.22।।

Transliteration

ayaṃ tvāṃ sacivaiḥ sārthaṃ mahātmā rajanīcaraḥ |

abhijñas tasya māyānāṃ pṛṣṭhato 'nugamiṣyati ||6.85.23||

Translation

This noble night-roamer, together with his ministers, well acquainted with his māyās, will follow behind you.

Context

"O Lakshmana! Surrounded by the entire army of Vanara king, with Hanuman as commander in chief of the army, protected by Jambavan, king of Bears, put an end to the son of Ravana who is well versed in tricks."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Ministers of Vibhīṣaṇa
• Māyā (illusion)
• Enemy (contextually Rāvaṇi/Indrajit)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes accepting rightful help and expertise: Vibhīṣaṇa uses truthful knowledge of deception to support a just cause.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma assigns Vibhīṣaṇa to accompany Lakṣmaṇa, since he understands the enemy’s māyā and can guard against tricks.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s satya (truthfulness) and loyal service—turning insider knowledge toward righteousness.