Shloka 6.11.29

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

Devanagari script

सपूर्वजायावरजश्शशंसनामाथपश्चाश्चरणौववन्दे ।शुकःप्रहस्तश्चतथैवतेभ्योददौयथार्हंपृथगासनानि ।।।।

Transliteration

tato mahātmā vipulaṁ suyugyaṁ ratha-varaṁ hema-vicitritāṅgam |

śubhaṁ samāsthāya yayau yaśasvī vibhīṣaṇaḥ saṁsadam agrajasya ||

Translation

Then the illustrious Vibhīṣaṇa, noble of spirit, mounted an auspicious and excellent chariot—broad, well-yoked, and richly wrought with gold—and went to the assembly of his elder brother.

Context

There after Vibheeshana the younger brother, repeated his name (by way of courtesy ). A fter that he offered salutations to his elder brother's feet. B oth Sukha and Prahastha likewise followed Vibheeshana and took their seats offered according to their position.

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāvaṇa (elder brother, implied)
• saṁsad/sabhā (assembly)
• chariot

FAQs

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

It presents the tension between familial duty and moral duty: Vibhīṣaṇa moves within the structures of kinship and state, a setup for later choices where satya and dharma may override mere loyalty.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa proceeds to his elder brother’s court/assembly, arriving as part of the gathered leadership.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dignified composure and sense of responsibility—he participates in counsel while his moral clarity will later become central.