Shloka 6.87.24

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

Devanagari script

महर्षीणांवधोघोरस्सर्वदेवैश्चविग्रहः ।।6.87.24।।अभिमानश्चदोषश्चवैरित्वंप्रतिकूलता ।एतेदोषाममभ्रातुर्जीवितैश्वर्यनाशनाः ।।6.87.25।।गुणान्प्रच्छादयामासुःपर्वतानिवतोयदाः ।

Transliteration

avidūraṃ tato gatvā praviśya tu mahad vanam | darśayāmāsa tat karma lakṣmaṇāya tu vibhīṣaṇaḥ || 6.87.2 ||

Translation

Then, going a short distance and entering the great forest, Vibhīṣaṇa showed Lakṣmaṇa the deed that was to be done.

Context

"Dreadful killing of sages, haughtiness towards deities, irascibility, anger, animosity, refractoriness-all these faults will put an end to one's life. These faults have obscured my brother's future just as rainy clouds veil the mountain."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Forest (vana)

FAQs

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

Dharma in action includes wise counsel and timely guidance—right action (karma) is clarified through those who see the path of righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

A transition scene: Vibhīṣaṇa accompanies Lakṣmaṇa briefly into the forest and indicates the necessary procedure/next step.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical wisdom and helpfulness—Vibhīṣaṇa acts as a guide aligned with Rama’s cause.