Shloka 6.85.34

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

Devanagari script

स तंप्राप्यधनुष्पाणिर्मायायोगमरिन्दमः ।तस्थौब्रह्मविधानेनविजेतुंरघुनन्दनः ।।6.85.34।।

Transliteration

sa taṃ prāpya dhanuṣpāṇir māyā-yogam arindamaḥ |

tasthau brahma-vidhānena vijetuṃ raghu-nandanaḥ ||6.85.34||

Translation

Reaching the master of illusion, the tamer of foes—Raghu’s delight—Rāghava stood firm with bow in hand, resolved to conquer him by the sacredly ordained order and right strategy.

Context

The tamer of enemies and delight of the Raghu race, Lakshmana stood wielding bow in hand ready to win the conjurer conferred with boon by the creator Brahma.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāvaṇi (implied as māyā-yogin)
• Brahmā (brahma-vidhāna)
• bow (dhanus)

FAQs

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

Dharma opposes deceit with disciplined right means—standing firm against illusion while adhering to rightful method rather than mirroring deception.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa reaches the illusion-wielding adversary and takes his stand, prepared to defeat him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfast courage—calm resolve in the face of fear and trickery.