Shloka 6.36.16

माल्यवानुपदेशः—रावणक्रोधः तथा लङ्काद्वाररक्षा-व्यवस्था (Malyavan’s Counsel, Ravana’s Anger, and the Fortification of Lanka)

Devanagari script

रावणस्तुसहामात्योमन्त्रयित्वाविमृश्यच ।लङ्कायामतुलांगुप्तिंकारयामासराक्षसः ।।।।

Transliteration

jayāśiṣā ca rājānaṃ vardhayitvā yathocitam |

mālyavān abhyanujñāto jagāma svaṃ niveśanam ||

Translation

Having, as custom requires, offered the king blessings for victory, Mālyavān—dismissed with leave—returned to his own dwelling.

Context

Ravana then held discussions with his companions and ministers and made unequalled arrangements for (safety of) Lanka.

Characters & Entities

• Mālyavān
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Even amid conflict, dharma includes proper conduct and speech; Mālyavān maintains decorum and exits without disorder.

What is the narrative situation?

Mālyavān ends the tense exchange by offering formal blessings and departs from the royal presence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respectful propriety and self-control—upholding etiquette even when counsel fails.