Shloka 6.85.4

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

Devanagari script

राघवस्यवचःश्रुत्वावाक्यंवाक्यविशारद. ।यत्तत्पुनरिदंवाक्यंबभाषे स विभीषणः ।।6.85.4।।

Transliteration

yathājñaptaṁ mahābāho tvayā gulmaniveśanam | tat tathānuṣṭhitaṁ vīra tvadvākyasamanantaram || 6.85.5 ||

Translation

O mighty-armed hero, exactly as you commanded regarding the stationing of the troops, so it has been carried out immediately upon your word.

Context

Vibheeshana, who was skilled in expression, spoke again as follows on hearing Raghava's words.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Mahābāhu/Vīra)
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Gulma (troop detachments)

FAQs

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

Dharma is disciplined obedience to righteous leadership: orders given for a just cause are executed promptly and accurately.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa reports that Rāma’s command to arrange the forces into units has been implemented without delay.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Organizational responsibility and fidelity to duty—swift execution of a rightful command.