Shloka 6.106.2

रावण-सारथि-संवादः (Ravana and the Charioteer: Counsel, Omens, and Battlefield Conduct)

Devanagari script

हीनवीर्यमिवाशक्तंपौरुषेणविवर्जितम् ।भीरुंलघुमिवासत्त्वंविहीनमिवतेजसा ।।।।विमुक्तमिवमायाभिरस्त्रैरिवबहिष्कृतम् ।मामवज्ञायदुर्बुद्धेस्वयाबुद्ध्याविचेष्टसे ।।।।

Transliteration

hīna-vīryam ivāśaktaṃ pauruṣeṇa vivarjitam |

bhīruṃ laghum ivāsattvaṃ vihīnam iva tejasā ||

vimuktam iva māyābhir astrair iva bahiṣkṛtam |

mām avajñāya durbuddhe svayā buddhyā viceṣṭase ||

Translation

Taking me for one bereft of valor and incapable, devoid of manliness—timid, petty, lacking in spirit and splendor—as though abandoned by stratagems and cast out by weapons, you, foolish man, disregard me and act on your own misguided judgment.

Context

"You dullard! Disdaining me as not capable, lacking manliness, powerless, deficient in valour, timid, incapable, petty, devoid of energy, not knowing conjuring tricks, abandoned weapons, driven out, you act not knowing me in your own way foolishly using your discretion."

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• charioteer (sārathi/sūta)

FAQs

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

Dharma restrains harsh speech and ego-driven accusation; leadership should correct with fairness, not insult born of pride and suspicion.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa lashes out at his charioteer, interpreting a tactical withdrawal/handling of the chariot as disrespect and incompetence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

By contrast (negatively), the verse highlights the lack of kṣamā (forbearance) and the danger of ahaṅkāra (ego) in a ruler.