Shloka 6.106.6

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

Devanagari script

प्रख्यातवीर्यस्यरञ्जनीयस्यविक्रमैः ।पश्यतोयुद्धलुब्धोऽहंकृतंकापुरुषस्त्वया ।।।।

Transliteration

prakhyātavīryasya rañjanīyasya vikramaiḥ | paśyato yuddhalubdho 'haṃ kṛtaṃ kāpuruṣas tvayā ||

Translation

Before an adversary famed for valor and admirable for his prowess, you have made me—though I delight in war—appear a coward, even as I looked on.

Context

"While my adversary's valour is widely known, you brought me back like a timid one, while I love war, while I am to be praised in the presence of my enemy."

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Sārathi (charioteer)
• adversary (implicitly Rāma)

FAQs

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

It reflects the kṣatriya ideal of steadfastness and public courage; withdrawing without cause is seen as adharma in the martial code because it signals fear and undermines duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa complains that the charioteer’s action made him look cowardly before a renowned opponent.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and steadfastness in confrontation—maintaining composure and position when facing a worthy enemy.