Shloka 6.32.40

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

Devanagari script

अन्तर्थानंतुतच्छीर्षंतच्चकार्मुकमुत्तमम् ।जगामरावणस्यैवनिर्याणसमनन्तरम् ।।6.32.40।।

Transliteration

rākṣasendras tu tais sārdhaṃ mantribhir bhīma-vikramaiḥ | samarthayāmāsa tadā rāma-kārya-viniścayam ||6.32.41||

Translation

Then the lord of the rākṣasas, together with his ministers of dreadful prowess, deliberated and reached a decision on the measures to be taken against Rāma.

Context

As soon as Ravana departed, that head and the excellent bow vanished from there.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• ministers (mantrin)
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Collective deliberation is presented as a governance norm: decisions affecting many should be weighed with counsel. Dharma in statecraft values measured judgment over impulsive force.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa convenes with powerful ministers to determine what action to take in response to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Counsel-based resolve—forming a determined plan after consultation rather than acting alone.