Shloka 6.11.2

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

Devanagari script

अतीतसमयेकालेतस्मिन्वैयुधिरावणः ।अमात्यैश्चसुहृद्भिश्चप्राप्तकालममन्यत ।।।।

Transliteration

atītasamaye kāle tasmin vai yudhi rāvaṇaḥ | amātyaiśca suhṛdbhiśca prāptakālamamanyata ||

Translation

When the appointed time had passed, Rāvaṇa deemed it the fitting moment to deliberate on the war with his ministers and loyal friends.

Context

Because of the lapse of time, Ravana considered it imminent to consult with his ministers and friends about war.

Characters & Entities

• Ravana

FAQs

Why did Ravana consult his ministers and friends?

According to Rajaniti (political ethics), a king must consult his council before engaging in war. Ravana, recognizing the time for conflict had arrived, followed this protocol.

What is the significance of 'prāptakālam' in this verse?

'Prāptakālam' means 'appropriate time' or 'timely action.' It highlights the importance of timing in strategy, suggesting Ravana understood that delay was no longer an option.