Shloka 6.31.25

मायाशिरोप्रदर्शनम् (The Display of the Illusory Head of Rāma)

Devanagari script

विभीषणस्समुत्पत्यनिगृहीतोयदृच्छया ।दिशःप्रव्राजितस्सर्वैस्सर्लक्ष्मणःप्लवगैस्सहा ।।।।

Transliteration

mantriṇaḥ śīghram āyāntu sarve vai susamāhitāḥ | ayaṃ no mantrakālo hi samprāpta iti rākṣasāḥ ||

Translation

Let all the ministers come at once, fully composed. The time for counsel has arrived for us, thus spoke the rākṣasas.

Context

"When Vibheeshana rose up he was caught by chance. Lakshmana and Vanaras fled in all directions."

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• rākṣasas
• ministers (mantriṇaḥ)

FAQs

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

It points to rāja-dharma: major decisions should be taken through timely counsel and composed deliberation rather than impulse.

What is the narrative situation?

In the war setting, Rāvaṇa convenes his ministers, presenting the moment as a critical time for strategy and decision-making.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Strategic prudence and administrative order—calling an assembly and seeking counsel.