Shloka 6.9.10

विभीषणोपदेशः — Vibhishana’s Counsel to Ravana

Devanagari script

अप्रमत्तंकथंतंतुविजिगीषुंबलेस्थितम् ।जितरोषंदुराधर्षतंप्रधर्षयितुमिच्छथ ।।।।

Transliteration

apramattaṃ kathaṃ taṃ tu vijigīṣuṃ bale sthitam | jitaroṣaṃ durādharṣaṃ taṃ pradharṣayitum icchatha ||

Translation

How do you intend to overpower him—ever vigilant, intent on victory, firm in strength, master of his anger, and impossible to assail?

Context

"How do you wish to overpower, him who is very attentive, bent on victory, mighty, steadfast, has subdued anger and unassailable?"

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (implied as ‘him’)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is truthful assessment and restraint: one should not rush into unjust conflict against a disciplined, righteous opponent; self-control (jitaroṣa) is presented as a moral and strategic strength.

What is the narrative situation?

In the rākṣasa assembly, counsel is being offered about confronting Rāma; the speaker argues that defeating such a vigilant and controlled hero is not feasible by rashness.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s dama (self-mastery), especially conquest of anger, along with steadfast courage.