Shloka 6.11.13

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

Devanagari script

तेकृताञ्जलयस्सर्वेरथस्थंपृथिवीस्थिताः ।राक्षसाराक्षसश्रेष्ठंशिरोभिस्तंववन्दिरे ।।।।

Transliteration

hemamañjarigarbhe ca śuddhasphaṭikavigrahe | cāmaravyajane tasya rejatuḥ savyadakṣiṇe ||

Translation

On his left and right gleamed a pair of yak-tail fans, their handles crystal-pure, with golden floral clusters set within.

Context

Standing on the ground, all the Rakshasas bowing their heads down and with folded palms offered their salutations to the foremost of the Rakshasas seated in the chariot.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• cāmara (royal fan)

FAQs

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

The verse highlights royal splendor (aiśvarya) as external power; Dharma teaching is implicit: true authority must be grounded in righteousness, not merely in display.

What is the narrative situation?

The poet describes the regal attendants and ornaments around Rāvaṇa as he proceeds in state.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Not a virtue but a motif: majesty and worldly power—setting contrast with Rama’s dharmic kingship.