Shloka 3.35.42

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

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तो महातेजा मारीचेन स रावणः।ततः पश्चादिदं वाक्यमब्रवीद्वाक्यकोविदः।।।।

Transliteration

sa rāvaṇaḥ samāgamya vidhivattena rakṣasā |

mārīcenārcito rājā sarvakāmair amānuṣaiḥ ||

Translation

When King Rāvaṇa arrived, the rākṣasa Mārīca received and honored him according to proper custom, offering him superhuman luxuries that satisfied every desire.

Context

Thus addressed by Maricha, the effulgent, eloquent Ravana replied with these words:ইত্যার্ষে শ্রীমদ্রামাযণে বাল্মীকীয আদিকাব্যে অরণ্যকাণ্ডে পঞ্চত্রিংশস্সর্গঃ৷৷Thus ends the thirtyfifth sarga of Aranyakanda of the holy Ramayana the first epic composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Mārīca

FAQs

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

It shows the form of dharma—hospitality and protocol (vidhi)—but also implies that correct ritual form can be used even among adharmic actors; dharma is fulfilled fully only when aligned with truthful intent (satya).

What is the narrative situation?

Mārīca welcomes Rāvaṇa with due honors, establishing a setting for their ensuing conversation and plan.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The surface virtue is hospitality and adherence to custom; the narrative later tests whether such propriety serves righteousness or conspiracy.