Shloka 6.85.30

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

Devanagari script

विभीषणेनसहितोराजपुत्रःप्रतापवान् ।कृतस्वस्त्ययनोभ्रात्रालक्ष्मणस्त्वरितोययौ ।।6.85.30।।

Transliteration

vibhīṣaṇena sahito rājaputraḥ pratāpavān |

kṛta-svastyayano bhrātrā lakṣmaṇas tvarito yayau ||6.85.30||

Translation

Valiant prince Lakṣmaṇa, accompanied by Vibhīṣaṇa, having received auspicious blessings from his brother, set out swiftly.

Context

Lakshmana, a valourous prince having received blessings from his eldest brother, went quickly accompanied by Vibheeshana.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāma (brother)
• Vibhīṣaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma values action supported by blessings and right alliances—spiritual and moral sanction strengthens righteous effort.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa departs rapidly for the mission, with Vibhīṣaṇa accompanying him, after receiving Rāma’s auspicious send-off.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Obedience and steadiness—Lakṣmaṇa acts as a disciplined agent of the larger righteous plan.