Shloka 6.31.43
मायाशिरोप्रदर्शनम् (The Display of the Illusory Head of Rāma)
एवमुक्तंतुतद्रक्षशशिरस्तत्प्रियदर्शनम् ।उपनिक्षिप्यसीतायाःक्षिप्रमन्तरधीयत ।।।।
mantrayitvā sa durdharṣaḥ kṣamaṃ yat samanantaram |
visarjayitvā sacivān praviveśa svam ālayam ||
Thereafter, the unassailable Ravana reflected on what would be proper to do next; dismissing his ministers, he entered his own residence.
Having spoken immediately placed the head of Rama that was pleasing to see, by the side of Sita and went away.
The verse highlights deliberation before action (vicāra). In dharmic governance, decisions should be weighed for propriety; here it is narrated neutrally, even though Rāvaṇa’s later aim is adharmic.
After prior events, Rāvaṇa considers his next step, dismisses his counsellors, and goes into his residence—preparing for a private scheme.
Strategic deliberation is shown; however, the larger episode contrasts this with the misuse of intellect for deception rather than satya (truth).