Shloka 6.11.28

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

Devanagari script

ततोमहात्माविपुलंसुयुग्यंरथम्वरंहेमविचित्रिताङ्गम् ।शुभंसमास्थायययौयशस्वीविभीषणस्संसदमग्रजस्य ।।।।

Transliteration

mantriṇaś ca yathā-mukhyā niścayārtheṣu paṇḍitāḥ |

amātyāś ca guṇopetāḥ sarvajñā buddhidarśanāḥ ||

samīyus tatra śataśaḥ śūrāś ca bahavas tadā |

sabhāyāṁ hema-varṇāyāṁ sarvārthasya sukhāya vai ||

Translation

There gathered the chief ministers, learned in deciding affairs, along with virtuous and discerning officials, wise and far-seeing; and in hundreds many heroes too assembled in that golden-hued hall, to deliberate on all matters toward a favorable outcome.

Context

Thereafter illustrious and great Vibheeshana having ascended auspicious and choicest chariot decked with gold and yoked to good horses went to the assembly of his elder brother.

Characters & Entities

• ministers (mantriṇaḥ)
• amātyas (royal officials)
• heroes (śūrāḥ)
• sabhā (golden-hued hall)
• Rāvaṇa (implied sovereign context)

FAQs

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

Rājadharma values learned counsel: decisions should be made through deliberation by competent, virtuous, and discerning advisors, aiming at the welfare-oriented resolution of affairs.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa’s court fills with ministers, officials, and warriors who gather to advise and plan in the looming crisis.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and discernment (buddhi), along with competence in decision-making—qualities expected of counselors in a righteous polity.