Shloka 6.85.3

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

Devanagari script

नैरृताधिपतेवाक्यंयदुक्तंतेविभीषण ।भूयस्तच्छ्रोतुमिच्छामिब्रूहियत्तेविवक्षितम् ।।6.85.3।।

Transliteration

nairṛtādhipate vākyaṃ yad uktaṃ te vibhīṣaṇa |

bhūyas tac chrotum icchāmi brūhi yat te vivakṣitam ||6.85.3||

Translation

O Vibhīṣaṇa, lord of the Rākṣasas, what you have spoken I wish to hear again. Speak once more what you intend to convey.

Context

"O Lord of Rakshasas, Vibheeshana! I wish to hear the words spoken by you. You may repeat that which you wanted to convey. I wish to hear."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rākṣasas (Nairṛtas)

FAQs

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

Dharma in leadership includes careful listening and seeking clarity before action—truth is served by verification, not haste.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma asks Vibhīṣaṇa to repeat and clarify his counsel/information, ensuring the next step in battle is grounded in accurate understanding.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and respect for truthful counsel—Rāma models attentive, responsible command.