Shloka 6.32.35

सीताविलापः (Sītā’s Lament over the Illusory Head and Bow)

Devanagari script

विजयस्वार्यपुत्रेतिसोऽभिवाद्यप्रसाद्यच ।न्यवेदयदनुप्राप्तंप्रहस्तंवाहिनीपतिम् ।।6.32.35।।

Transliteration

vijayasva āryaputra iti so ’bhivādya prasādya ca |

nyavedayad anuprāptaṃ prahastaṃ vāhinīpatim ||6.32.35||

Translation

Greeting him with, “Be victorious, noble prince,” and showing due reverence, he reported: “Prahasta, commander of the host, has arrived.”

Context

The Rakshasa (guard) greeted the king saying, "Let you be victorious!" and announced reverentially, "Prahastha, the army chief has arrived."

Characters & Entities

• Prahasta
• Rākṣasa (guard/messenger)
• Rāvaṇa (addressed as āryaputra in this courtly usage)

FAQs

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

The verse foregrounds formal speech and hierarchy; it can be used to discuss how dharma requires discernment—courtesy and obedience are not substitutes for moral truth (satya).

What is the narrative situation?

A guard formally announces to Rāvaṇa that Prahasta, the army commander, has come.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respectful conduct and clarity in communication (messenger’s role), reflecting disciplined court practice.