Shloka 3.35.39

मारीचाश्रमगमनम् (Ravana’s Journey to Maricha’s Hermitage)

Devanagari script

स रावणस्समागम्य विधिवत्तेन रक्षसा।मारीचेनार्चितो राजा सर्वकामैरमानुषैः।।।।

Transliteration

evam uktaḥ kṣaṇenaiva sārathir laghuvikramaḥ |

rathaṃ saṃyojayāmāsa tasyābhimatam uttamam ||

Translation

Thus commanded, the swift-acting charioteer at once harnessed an excellent chariot, just as his master desired.

Context

When king Ravana reached there, Maricha received him in accordance with tradition and made worshipful offering to the king, fulfilling all his superhuman desires.

Characters & Entities

• sārathi (charioteer)
• Rāvaṇa
• ratha (chariot)

FAQs

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

The verse presents efficiency and obedience in service; dharma evaluates such qualities by the righteousness of the goal they support—skill becomes ethically charged by intention.

What is the narrative situation?

The charioteer immediately prepares the vehicle, enabling Rāvaṇa’s swift departure.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The charioteer’s promptness and competence (laghuvikrama) are emphasized, though placed in service of Rāvaṇa’s agenda.