Shloka 6.11.1

रावणस्य सभाप्रवेशः (Ravana Enters the Royal Assembly and Summons Counsel)

Devanagari script

सबभूवकृशोराजामैथिलीकाममोहितः ।असन्मानाच्चसुहृदांपापंपापेनकर्मणा ।।।।

Transliteration

sa babhūva kṛśo rājā maithilī-kāma-mohitaḥ | asanmānāc ca suhṛdāṁ pāpaṁ pāpena karmaṇā ||6.11.1||

Translation

The king grew thin—deluded by desire for Maithilī; through his sinful deeds he became a sinner, and even his well-wishers held him in disregard.

Context

Infatuated with passion towards Mythili, disregarded by his dear ones on account of sinful actions, sinner Ravana became weak.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Sītā (Maithilī)

FAQs

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

The verse teaches that unchecked kāma (desire) leads to adharma: moral failure erodes inner strength and social trust, isolating a person even from true well-wishers.

What is the narrative situation?

A narrative description of Rāvaṇa’s deteriorating condition and reputation due to his obsession with Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

By contrast (through negation), the virtue emphasized is self-control; the verse shows the consequences when it is absent.