Shloka 6.31.1

मायाशिरोप्रदर्शनम् (The Display of the Illusory Head of Rāma)

Devanagari script

ततस्तमक्षोभ्यबलंलङ्काधिपतयेचराः ।सुवेलेराघवंशैलेनिविष्टंप्रत्यवेदयन् ।।।।

Transliteration

tatas tam akṣobhya-balaṃ laṅkādhipataye carāḥ |

suvele rāghavaṃ śaile niviṣṭaṃ pratyavedayan ||6.31.1||

Translation

Then the spies reported to the lord of Laṅkā that Rāghava, with an unshakable army, had taken position on Mount Suvela.

Context

There upon the spies described the unshakeable army of Raghava staying at Suvela mountain, to the king of Lanka.

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Rāvaṇa
• Laṅkā
• Mount Suvela
• Spies (carāḥ)
• Army (akṣobhya-bala)

FAQs

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

It reflects rāja-dharma in practice: rulers rely on truthful intelligence and timely counsel; sound governance depends on accurate information (satya).

What is the narrative situation?

Spies inform Rāvaṇa that Rāma’s forces are firmly positioned on Mount Suvela, signaling imminent conflict.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Strategic vigilance—maintaining awareness of the opponent’s movements through reconnaissance.