Shloka 6.85.9

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

Devanagari script

उद्यमःक्रियतांवीरहर्षःसमुपसेव्यताम् ।प्राप्तव्यायदितेसीताहन्तव्याश्चनिशाचराः ।।6.85.9।।

Transliteration

atha tasyām avasthāyāṁ lakṣmaṇaṁ rāvaṇānujaḥ | pareṣām ahitaṁ vākyam arthasādhakam abravīt || 6.86.1 ||

Translation

Then, in that situation, Rāvaṇa’s younger brother addressed Lakṣmaṇa with words that would accomplish the purpose—words harmful to the enemy.

Context

"Let efforts be made to recover Sita. Let enthusiasm be restored to recover Sita. Rakshasas will be exterminated."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāvaṇa
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Enemies (Rākṣasas/foes implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes strategic speech in defense of righteousness—using effective counsel to protect the just side and restrain adharma.

What is the narrative situation?

As events shift into the next phase, Vibhīṣaṇa turns to Lakṣmaṇa with practical, goal-oriented guidance against the enemy.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical wisdom (nīti) aligned with dharma—choosing words that serve the mission and safeguard allies.