Shloka 6.35.2

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

Devanagari script

तंनिनादंनिशम्याथरावणोराक्षसेश्वरः ।मुहूर्तंध्यानमास्थायसचिवानभ्युदैक्षत ।।।।

Transliteration

tapasā bhāvitātmāno dharmasyānugrahe ratāḥ |

mukhyair yajñair yajanty ete nityaṃ tais tais dvijātayaḥ ||

Translation

Purified by austerity and devoted to the fostering of dharma, these twice-born sages continually perform the foremost sacrifices, steadfast in those sacred rites.

Context

Ravana, the Lord of Rakshasas, looked at his ministers on hearing the sounds and reflecting for a moment.

Characters & Entities

• dvijātayaḥ (twice-born sages/Brahmanas)
• tapas (austerity)
• dharma
• yajña (sacrifice)

FAQs

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

Dharma is upheld through disciplined living (tapas) and faithful performance of sacred duties (yajña), showing that righteousness is sustained by consistent practice, not mere intention.

What is the narrative situation?

In the war setting, the text describes how the spiritual discipline and ritual action of sages/brahmanas strengthens dharma and becomes a counter-force to Rakshasa power.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness (dṛḍhatā) in duty—regular, principled action aligned with dharma.