Shloka 6.11.15

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

Devanagari script

सुवर्णरजतास्तीर्णांविशुद्धस्फटिकान्तराम् ।विराजमानोवपुषारुक्मपट्टोत्तरच्छदाम् ।।।।तांपिशाचशतै: षङ्भिरभिगुप्तांसदाप्रभाम् ।प्रविवेशमहातेजास्सुकृतांविश्वकर्मणा ।।।।

Transliteration

rākṣasaiḥ stūyamānaḥ sañjayāśīrbhir arindamaḥ | āsasāda mahātejāḥ sabhāṃ viracitāṃ tadā ||

Translation

Praised by the rākṣasas with blessings of victory, Rāvaṇa—the foe-crushing one, radiant with great splendor—then reached the splendidly built royal assembly hall.

Context

Exceptionally splendid one, (Ravana) embodied with glowing body entered the royal court constructed by Vishwakarma, with pillars of gold and silver. Inside of the court was pure like crystal and carpeted with shining golden silk. It was very beautiful and ever shining and guarded by six hundred devils.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rākṣasas
• Sabhā (royal court)

FAQs

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

The verse shows the machinery of kingship—praise, public legitimacy, and courtly space; Dharma asks that such power be used for protection and truth, not for aggression.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa, acclaimed by his followers, proceeds into the royal court for deliberation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Public authority and charisma (tejas) as a leadership trait—ethically neutral unless aligned with satya and dharma.