Shloka 6.11.21

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

Devanagari script

तेरथान् रुचिरानेकेदृप्तानेकेपृथग्घयान् ।नागानेकेऽधिरुरुहुर्जग्मुश्चैकेपदातयः ।।।।

Transliteration

sa hemajāla-vitataṁ maṇi-vidruma-bhūṣitam |

upagamya vinītāśvam ārurōha mahāratham ||

Translation

Rāvaṇa approached and mounted that splendid great chariot—spread over with a golden latticework, adorned with gems and corals, and drawn by well-trained horses.

Context

Of those (Rakshasas) some went on exquisite chariots, some on proud sturdy horses some ascended elephants and some by foot.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• mahāratha (great chariot)

FAQs

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

The verse highlights the outward signs of royal power and readiness; ethically, it frames how authority prepares to act—implying that true dharma will be judged not by splendor but by the decisions that follow.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa is setting out in state, mounting his ornate chariot as the events move toward a formal assembly and deliberation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Decisiveness and command-readiness are implied; however, the verse mainly foregrounds royal magnificence rather than an explicit moral virtue.