Shloka 3.36.6

मारीचप्रलोभनम् / Ravana Solicits Maricha’s Aid (Golden Deer Stratagem)

Devanagari script

ते त्विदानीं जनस्थाने वसमाना महाबलाः।सङ्गताः परमायत्ता रामेण सह संयुगे।।।।नानाप्रहरणोपेताः खरप्रमुखराक्षसाः।

Transliteration

te tvidānīṃ janasthāne vasamānā mahābalāḥ | saṅgatāḥ paramāyattā rāmeṇa saha saṃyuge || nānāpraharaṇopetāḥ kharapramukharākṣasāḥ |

Translation

Now those very mighty rākṣasas, dwelling at Janasthāna—armed with many kinds of weapons and wholly reliant on Khara’s leadership—joined battle with Rāma.

Context

These mighty demons, living in Janasthana, eqipped with different kinds of weapons, supported and led by Khara, met Rama in an encounter.

Characters & Entities

• Janasthāna
• Khara
• Rāma
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

It shows the moral dimension of allegiance: dependence on an adharmic commander (Khara) draws even the strong into conflict against dharma embodied by Rāma.

What is the narrative situation?

Khara-led rākṣasas stationed at Janasthāna assemble with weapons and confront Rāma in battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s role as the upholder of order is implicit; the verse contrasts organized adharmic force with dharmic resistance.