Shloka 6.35.11

माल्यवानुपदेशः — Malyavan’s Counsel, Portents in Laṅkā, and the Proposal of Alliance

Devanagari script

यस्यदेवर्षयस्सर्वेगन्धर्वाश्चजयैषिणः ।।।।विरोथंमागमस्तेनसन्धिस्तेतेनरोचताम् ।

Transliteration

yasya devarṣayaḥ sarve gandharvāś ca jayaiṣiṇaḥ | virodhaṁ mā gamaḥ tena sandhis te tena rocatām |

Translation

“All the devarṣis and the Gandharvas, yearning for victory, desire his triumph. Therefore do not enter into hostility with him; let alliance with him be pleasing to you.”

Context

All the celestial sages and Gandharvas are wishing him victory. Therefore, do not have enmity. Making an alliance with him is desirable for you.

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma
• Devarṣis
• Gandharvas

FAQs

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

Dharma includes discernment: when the righteous are supported by cosmic order, persisting in hostility becomes adharma; wise action is to seek peace and correction.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa is warned that higher beings favor Rāma’s victory, so opposition is both imprudent and unethical.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prājñatā (prudence) and humility—recognizing when one’s course is opposed to truth and order.