Shloka 6.90.7

इन्द्रजित्-लक्ष्मणयुद्धम् तथा वानरप्रोत्साहनम् (Indrajit–Lakshmana Battle and the Rallying of the Vanaras)

Devanagari script

ततस्स्संञ्चोदयानोवैहरीन्रक्षोरणप्रियान् ।उवाचवचनंकालेकालज्ञोरक्षसांवरः ।।।।

Transliteration

tatas tu sañcodayāno vai harīn rakṣo-raṇa-priyān | uvāca vacanaṃ kāle kāla-jño rakṣasāṃ varaḥ ||6.90.7||

Translation

Then Vibhīṣaṇa—best among rākṣasas and wise in judging the right moment—spoke timely words to rouse the Vānaras eager to fight the rākṣasas.

Context

Then Vibheeshana, who is a knower of what is the right time to act spoke to Vanaras to embolden them who were eager to fight with Rakshasas.

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Vānaras
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma includes wise action at the right time (kāla-jñāna): righteous goals must be pursued with discernment, not mere impulse.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa prepares the Vānara forces psychologically by speaking at a decisive moment in the battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical wisdom in leadership—knowing when and how to motivate others.