Shloka 6.87.27

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

Devanagari script

अतिमाननी च बालश्चदुर्विनीतश्चराक्षस ।बद्धस्त्वंकालपाशेनब्रूहिमांयद्यदिच्छसि ।।6.87.27।।

Transliteration

ihopahāraṃ bhūtānāṃ balavān rāvaṇātmajaḥ | upahṛtya tataḥ paścāt saṅgrāmam abhivartate || 6.87.4 ||

Translation

Here, the mighty son of Rāvaṇa, after presenting offerings to the spirits and beings, comes thereafter to the battlefield.

Context

"O Rakshasa! You are mean, proud of might, immoral and bound by the noose of death. Whatever you wish to say you may say."

Characters & Entities

• Indrajit (Rāvaṇa’s son)
• Rāvaṇa
• Bhūtas (beings/spirits)
• Battlefield (saṅgrāma)

FAQs

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

The verse contrasts outward ritual with inner righteousness: ritual acts used to empower unjust violence do not become dharma merely by being ‘religious’ in form.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa explains Indrajit’s preparatory rite—offerings to bhūtas—before he re-enters combat with enhanced, deceptive power.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s discernment and moral clarity—he recognizes and reveals the enemy’s method so that dharma can respond effectively.