Shloka 5.6.11

राक्षसेन्द्रनिवेशनविचारः (Survey of Ravana’s Residence and Lanka’s Inner Quarters)

Devanagari script

तद्राजगुणसम्पन्नं मुख्यैश्चागुरुचन्दनैः।महाजनैः समाकीर्णां सिंहैरिव महद्वनम्।।।।

Transliteration

tad rājaguṇasampannaṃ mukhyaiś cāgurucandanaiḥ |

mahājanaiḥ samākīrṇaṃ siṃhair iva mahad vanam ||5.6.11||

Translation

That place seemed endowed with royal qualities, fragrant with choice agaru and sandal, and crowded with eminent figures—like a vast forest thronged with lions.

Context

The place was full of eminent demons with royal traits like a dense forest infested with lions. It carried the fragrance of agaru and sandal of good quality.

Characters & Entities

• agaru
• candana (sandal)
• mahājanas (eminent beings; here rākṣasa elites)
• Rāvaṇa’s palace

FAQs

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

The verse supports a Ramayana theme: appearances of ‘royal virtue’ can be simulated by power and wealth; dharma must be judged by conduct, especially restraint and justice.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration continues describing the palace—its fragrance, its elite occupants, and its intimidating atmosphere.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Alertness and moral clarity in the midst of intimidating power-structures.