Shloka 6.87.1

न्यग्रोध-प्रवेश-निवारणम् (Preventing Indrajit’s Banyan-Tree Rite) / Indrajit Confronts Vibhishana

Devanagari script

एवमुक्त्वातुसौमित्रिंजातहर्षोविभीषणः ।धनुष्पाणिंनमादायत्वरमाणोजगामसः ।।6.87.1।।

Transliteration

evam uktvā tu saumitriṃ jāta-harṣo vibhīṣaṇaḥ | dhanuṣ-pāṇiṃ tam ādāya tvaramāṇo jagāma saḥ ||6.87.1||

Translation

Having spoken thus to Saumitrī, Vibhīṣaṇa—filled with glad resolve—quickly set out, taking him along, as Lakṣmaṇa stood ready with bow in hand.

Context

Vibheeshana, having spoken that way, Saumithri was satisfied. Wielding a bow Saumithri went quickly with Vibheeshana.

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Saumitrī (Lakṣmaṇa)
• Bow (dhanuṣ)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as purposeful action aligned with righteous alliance: Vibhīṣaṇa and Lakṣmaṇa move swiftly to fulfill duty in support of Rāma’s cause, showing that right counsel should culminate in right action.

What is the narrative situation?

After prior counsel, Vibhīṣaṇa departs urgently with Lakṣmaṇa to address the next tactical need in the war.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Readiness and disciplined initiative—Lakṣmaṇa’s preparedness and Vibhīṣaṇa’s decisive leadership.