Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 112, Shloka 20
रावणवधोत्तरं विभीषणशोकः—क्षत्रधर्मोपदेशः
Vibhishana’s Lament after Ravana’s Fall; Instruction on Kshatriya-Dharma
तदेवंनिश्चयंदृष्टवातत्त्वमास्थायविज्वरः ।यदिहानन्तरंकार्यंकल्प्यंतदनुचिन्तय ।।।।
tad evaṃ niścayaṃ dṛṣṭvā tattvam āsthāya vijvaraḥ |
yad ihānantaraṃ kāryaṃ kalpyaṃ tad anucintaya ||
既已见此定论之真实，安住于正法之理，当离忧热之苦；今当思惟其后所当行之事，并筹划此后应作之宜。
In principle, in that way, decide the action, freed from grief, considering what action is required."
FAQs
Dharma as steadiness: accept truth, restrain grief, and proceed to the next rightful action (kārya) without delay.
After consoling words about war and death, Rāma urges practical, dharmic steps—especially the proper rites and decisions that follow.
Pragmatic righteousness: calm discernment and responsible action in crisis.