Shloka 6.11.11

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

Devanagari script

विमलंचातपत्राणांप्रगृहीतमशोभत ।पाण्डुरंराक्षसेन्द्रस्यपूर्णस्ताराधिपोयथा ।।।।

Transliteration

vimalaṁ cātapatrāṇāṁ pragṛhītam aśobhata | pāṇḍuraṁ rākṣasendrasya pūrṇas tārādhipo yathā ||6.11.11||

Translation

The rākṣasa-lord’s spotless white canopy, held aloft, shone like the full moon, lord of the stars.

Context

The pure white canopy of Ravana held by the Rakshasas spread like lines shone like the Lord of stars (the full moon).

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa (rākṣasendra)
• ātapatra (royal canopy/parasols)
• Moon (tārādhipa)

FAQs

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

The verse again contrasts appearance and essence: radiance and royal symbols do not equal righteousness; dharma is an inner standard beyond ceremonial brilliance.

What is the narrative situation?

A descriptive image of Rāvaṇa’s canopy in procession, compared to the full moon.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Not a moral virtue directly, but the theme of royal grandeur—used as narrative framing that invites ethical evaluation beyond surface splendor.