Shloka 6.11.10

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

Devanagari script

सनेमिघोषेणमहान्सहसाऽभिनिनादयन् ।राजमार्गंश्रियाजुष्टंप्रतिपेदेमहारथः ।।।।

Transliteration

sa nemi-ghoṣeṇa mahān sahasā ’bhininādayan | rāja-mārgaṁ śriyā juṣṭaṁ pratipede mahā-rathaḥ ||6.11.10||

Translation

That mighty chariot-warrior, suddenly making the road resound with the great rumble of his wheels, entered the splendid royal avenue, graced with glory.

Context

As the rattling sounds of the great chariot echoed in all directions, he entered the bright pleasing royal path all at once.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa (implied by context of Sarga 11)
• rāja-mārga (royal road)
• mahāratha (great charioteer/warrior)

FAQs

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

It suggests the contrast between outer splendor and inner morality: royal magnificence can mask ethical decline, reminding readers to measure greatness by dharma and satya, not display.

What is the narrative situation?

A scene-setting description of a great chariot’s entry onto the grand royal road, emphasizing sound and splendor.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Public power and majesty (external), used by the narrative to set up reflection on the need for inner righteousness.