Shloka 6.90.9

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

Devanagari script

अस्मिंन्विनिहतेपापेराक्षसेरणमूर्थनि ।रावणंवर्जयित्वातुशेषमस्यबलंहतम् ।।।।

Transliteration

asmin vinihate pāpe rākṣase raṇa-mūrdhani | rāvaṇaṃ varjayitvā tu śeṣam asya balaṃ hatam ||6.90.9||

Translation

“If this wicked rākṣasa is slain at the very front of battle, then—leaving aside Rāvaṇa—what remains of his army is as good as destroyed.”

Context

"If this wicked Rakshasa is struck down, except Ravana all his army is killed."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāvaṇa
• Indrajit (implied as 'this wicked rākṣasa')
• Battlefront (raṇa-mūrdhan)

FAQs

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

Satya in counsel: dharmic leadership speaks plainly about realities of the conflict, enabling decisive action to end harm swiftly.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa argues that defeating the key champion (Indrajit) will effectively collapse the enemy’s remaining fighting strength, apart from Rāvaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthful, outcome-oriented guidance—using clear speech to prevent prolonged violence.