Shloka 6.11.25

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

Devanagari script

तेसमेत्यसभायांवैराक्षसाराजशासनात् ।यथार्हमुपतस्थुस्तेरावणंराक्षसाधिपम् ।।।।

Transliteration

rājñaḥ pādau gṛhītvā tu rājñā te pratipūjitāḥ |

pīṭheṣv anye bṛsīṣv anye bhūmau kecid upāviśan ||

Translation

Clasping the king’s feet in reverence and being duly received by him, they took their seats—some upon stools, some upon mats, and some upon the ground.

Context

Those Rakshasas (who arrived) at the royal court settled down in appropriate seats on the king's command. The leaders of Rakshasas s at close by Ravana.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa (the king, implied)
• sabhā (court)

FAQs

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

The verse depicts maryādā—respectful salutation and proper seating by rank—showing how social dharma operates through etiquette and acknowledgement of authority.

What is the narrative situation?

Those who arrive in the court salute the king and sit according to status and availability.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Deference and decorum (vinaya), expressed through respectful greeting and orderly conduct.