Shloka 6.11.9

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

Devanagari script

ततस्तूर्यसहस्राणांसञ्जज्ञेनिस्स्वनोमहान् ।तुमुलश्शङ्खशब्दश्चसभांगच्छतिरावणे ।।।।

Transliteration

sa rāvaṇaḥ śastrabhṛtāṃ manasvināṃ mahābalānāṃ samitau manasvī |

tasyāṃ sabhāyāṃ prabhayā cakāśe madhye vasūnām iva vajrahastaḥ ||

Translation

That heroic Rāvaṇa, amid resolute weapon-bearers of immense strength in battle, shone in that assembly—like Vajrahasta (Indra), wielder of the thunderbolt, in the midst of the Vasus.

Context

Then as Ravana entered the assembly thousands of band instruments sounded aloud. Conchs broke forth producing tumultuous noise.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Indra (Vajrahasta)
• Vasus
• sabhā (assembly)
• śastrabhṛt (weapon-bearers)

FAQs

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

The verse highlights charismatic authority and radiance (tejas). In Ramayana ethics, such tejas is admirable only when governed by dharma and satya; otherwise it becomes mere brilliance without righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

In the royal assembly, Rāvaṇa is depicted as shining prominently among his powerful armed heroes, likened to Indra among the gods in battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Tejas (radiant presence) and martial prestige, presented through a divine simile.