Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 15, Shloka 12
पञ्चदशः सर्गः — देवकृत-प्रार्थना, रावणवधोपायः, विष्णोः मानुषावतारनियोजनम्
Sarga 15: The Devas’ Petition, the Means to Slay Ravana, and Vishnu’s Commission to Incarnate as Man
एवमुक्तस्सुरैस्सर्वैश्चिन्तयित्वा ततोऽब्रवीत्।हन्तायं विदितस्तस्य वधोपायो दुरात्मन:।।1.15.12।।
evam uktaḥ suraiḥ sarvaiś cintayitvā tato ’bravīt | hanta ayaṃ viditas tasya vadhopāyo durātmanaḥ ||
Được chư thiên đồng thanh thưa như vậy, Phạm Thiên (Brahmā) suy ngẫm rồi nói: “Được! Nay phương kế để diệt kẻ ác ấy đã rõ.”
After listening to the words of the devatas and reflecting over the matter, Brahma said, "Oh, the means of destruction of that wicked (rakshasa) has struck my mind".
FAQs
Dharma includes wise planning: defeating adharma requires discernment and an appropriate method, not mere anger.
Brahmā, after hearing the gods, announces that he has identified the solution for the rākṣasa’s destruction.
Brahmā’s discernment (viveka) and calm authority in resolving a cosmic crisis.