Shloka 6.96.11

युद्धाय रावणस्य निर्याणं तथा उत्पातदर्शनम् (Ravana’s Mobilization for War and the ظهور of Fatal Portents)

Devanagari script

खरस्यकुम्भकर्णस्यप्रहसेन्द्रजितोस्तथा ।करिष्यामिप्रतीकारमद्यशत्रुवधादहम् ।।6.96.11।।

Transliteration

kharasya kumbhakarṇasya prahasendrajitoḥ tathā | kariṣyāmi pratīkāram adya śatru-vadhād aham ||6.96.11||

Translation

“Today, by slaying the enemy, I shall exact vengeance—for Khara, for Kumbhakarṇa, and likewise for Prahasta and Indrajit,” said Rāvaṇa.

Context

"Today by the killing the enemy I will take my revenge and also of Khara, Kumbhakarna, Prahastha and Indrajith."

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Khara
• Kumbhakarṇa
• Prahasta
• Indrajit

FAQs

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

The Ramayana repeatedly warns against vengeance as a governing motive. Dharma seeks justice and restoration of order, while revenge perpetuates violence and blinds one to truth (satya).

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa frames the coming fight as retaliation for fallen allies and relatives, intensifying his resolve to kill Rāma’s side.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The verse negatively spotlights fixation and wrath; the counter-virtue implied is self-restraint (dama) and discernment (viveka), central to dharmic action.