Shloka 3.34.25

आरण्यकाण्डे चतुस्त्रिंशः सर्गः — Śūrpaṇakhā Reports to Rāvaṇa; Rāma’s Might and Sītā’s Description

Devanagari script

रोचते यति ते वाक्यं ममैतद्राक्षसेश्वर।क्रियतां निर्विशङ्केन वचनं मम रावण।।।।

Transliteration

rocate yati te vākyaṁ mamaitad rākṣaseśvara |

kriyatāṁ nirviśaṅkena vacanaṁ mama rāvaṇa ||

Translation

If these words of mine please you, O lord of the Rākṣasas, then, O Rāvaṇa, carry out my counsel without hesitation.

Context

If you like what I have said, do accordingly without any hesitation, O Ravana, lord of the demons.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rākṣasas (rākṣaseśvara)

FAQs

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

It cautions against unexamined counsel and impulsive resolve; dharma requires reflective discrimination—testing advice against righteousness and truth, not acting ‘without hesitation’ when urged toward harm.

What is the narrative situation?

Śūrpaṇakhā concludes her incitement by asking Rāvaṇa to approve and execute her plan decisively.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The implied virtue is prudent judgment (viveka) and adherence to satya-dharma over persuasive pressure.