Shloka 3.31.37

अकम्पनवृत्तान्तः — Akampana Reports Janasthana; Ravana Plans Sita’s Abduction

Devanagari script

तं स्वयं पूजयित्वा तु आसनेनोदकेन च।अर्थोपहितया वाचा मारीचो वाक्यमब्रवीत्।।3.31.37।।

Transliteration

taṃ svayaṃ pūjayitvā tu āsanenodakena ca |

arthopahitayā vācā mārīco vākyam abravīt || 3.31.37 ||

Translation

After honoring him himself with a seat and water, Mārīca spoke words laden with purpose and meaning.

Context

Maricha personally offered Ravana a seat. He offered him water and paid him obeisance. Making meaningful enquiries he said in appropriate words :

Characters & Entities

• Mārīca
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma values purposeful, truthful speech (satya-yukta vāṇī) and proper conduct toward guests, even amid tension.

What is the narrative situation?

Mārīca completes formal reception rites and begins the conversation with Rāvaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Measured speech and protocol-aware conduct (courtesy and deliberation).