Shloka 6.11.5

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

Devanagari script

असिचर्मधरायोधास्सर्वायुधधरास्ततः ।राक्षसाराक्षसेन्द्रस्यपुरस्तात्सम्प्रतस्थिरे ।।।।

Transliteration

rathaiś cātirathāḥ śīghraṃ mattaiś ca varavāraṇaiḥ |

anūtpetur daśagrīvaṃ ākrīḍadbhiś ca vājibhiḥ ||

Translation

Swiftly, the great chariot-fighters in their cars, riders upon excellent rut-maddened elephants, and others with spirited, prancing horses followed Daśagrīva.

Context

Then soldiers wielding swords and different kinds of weapons stood in front of the Lord of Rakshasas.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa (Daśagrīva)
• atirathas (great warriors)
• elephants
• horses
• chariots

FAQs

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

The verse shows the scale of worldly power. In the Ramayana’s ethical frame, such power is to be restrained by dharma; otherwise, it becomes a vehicle for adharma despite its splendour.

What is the narrative situation?

As Rāvaṇa advances, an armed and mounted retinue—chariots, elephants, horses—moves behind him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Organized might and military confidence (bala/utsāha) among followers.