Shloka 6.9.23

विभीषणोपदेशः — Vibhishana’s Counsel to Ravana

Devanagari script

विभीषणवच्शुत्वारावणोराक्षसेश्वराः ।विसर्जयित्वातान्सर्वान्प्रविवेशस्वकंगृहम् ।।।।

Transliteration

vibhīṣaṇavacaḥ śrutvā rāvaṇo rākṣaseśvaraḥ | visarjayitvā tān sarvān praviveśa svakaṃ gṛham ||

Translation

Having heard Vibhīṣaṇa’s words, Rāvaṇa—the lord of the rākṣasas—dismissed them all and entered his own residence.

Context

Having heard everything that was told by Vibheeshana, the Lord of Rakshasas sent away all and entered his palace.।। ityārṣēvālmīkīyēśrīmadrāmāyaṇēādikāvyēyuddhakāṇḍēnavamassargaḥ ।।This is the end of the ninth sarga of Yuddha Kanda of the first epic the holy Ramayana composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāvaṇa
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

A dharmic warning is implicit: merely hearing good counsel is insufficient—righteous action must follow. Ignoring or sidelining dharma-driven advice accelerates downfall.

What is the narrative situation?

After Vibhīṣaṇa’s admonition, Rāvaṇa ends the assembly by dismissing the gathered rākṣasas and withdraws into his palace.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The verse highlights a negative contrast: the lack of receptivity to dharmic counsel in leadership, shown through withdrawal without reform.