Shloka 6.35.24
माल्यवानुपदेशः — Malyavan’s Counsel, Portents in Laṅkā, and the Proposal of Alliance
देवदानवयक्षेभ्योगृहीतश्चवरस्त्वया ।।6.35.23।।मनुषावानराऋक्षागोलाङ्गूलामहाबलाः ।बलवन्तइहागम्यगर्जन्तीदृढविक्रमाः ।।6.35.24।।
devadānavayakṣebhyo gṛhītaś ca varas tvayā |
manuṣā vānarā ṛkṣā golāṅgūlā mahābalāḥ |
balavanta ihāgamya garjantī dṛḍhavikramāḥ ||
You obtained a boon of safety from gods, Dānavas, and Yakṣas; yet here now come powerful humans, Vānaras, bears, and dark-faced monkeys—mighty and strong—roaring with unwavering valor.
"You have secured boons of immunity against death at the hand s of strong and mighty and powerful valour, like gods, Danavas, Yakshas and human beings. The Vanaras, Bears and monkeys with dark faces are coming here now thundering."
Dharma includes sober discernment: relying on exceptional powers (boons) without humility and justice invites downfall.
The counsellor underscores that the arriving forces fall outside the categories from which Rāvaṇa sought immunity.
Alertness and realism in political-military counsel.