Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 11, Shloka 13
रावणस्य सभाप्रवेशः
Ravana Enters the Royal Assembly and Summons Counsel
तेकृताञ्जलयस्सर्वेरथस्थंपृथिवीस्थिताः ।राक्षसाराक्षसश्रेष्ठंशिरोभिस्तंववन्दिरे ।।।।
te kṛtāñjalayaḥ sarve rathasthaṃ pṛthivīsthitāḥ | rākṣasā rākṣasaśreṣṭhaṃ śirobhis taṃ vavandire ||
All those rākṣasas, standing on the ground while he remained in his chariot, bowed their heads and saluted the foremost among rākṣasas with folded palms.
Then as the conqueror of foes, an exceptionally splendid one, Ravana was praised by the Rakshasas saying, "Victory to you, Prosperity to you", Ravana entered the wellbuilt royal court.
FAQs
Social order and protocol (maryādā) are shown through respectful salutation; the Ramayana often contrasts correct outward etiquette with the need for inner dharma.
Rāvaṇa is publicly received; the rākṣasas show submission and loyalty by bowing and folding their hands.
Collective discipline and loyalty among the rākṣasas—though loyalty without dharma can support adharma.
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