Shloka 6.36.22

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

Devanagari script

विसर्जयामासततस्समन्त्रिणोविधानमाज्ञाप्यपुरस्यपुष्कलम् ।जयाशिषामन्त्रिगणेनपूजितोविवेशचाऽन्तःपुरमृद्धिमन्महत् ।।।।

Transliteration

rakṣasām īśvaraṃ māṃ ca devānāṃ ca bhayaṅkaram | hīnaṃ māṃ manyase kena hy ahīnaṃ sarvavikramaiḥ || 6.36.5 ||

Translation

“I am the lord of the rākṣasas and a terror even to the devas. Endowed with every kind of prowess, why do you think me lacking?”

Context

There after making arrangements adequately for the protection of Lanka, taking leave of ministers who offered blessings for his prosperity and uttered words of benediction for his success Ravana entered the inner chambers of the palace.৷৷ ইত্যার্ষেবাল্মীকীযেশ্রীমদ্রামাযণেআদিকাব্যেযুদ্ধকাণ্ডেষটিত্রংশস্সর্গঃ ৷৷This is the end of the thirty sixth sarga of Yuddha Kanda of the first epic the holy Ramayana composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rākṣasas
• Devas

FAQs

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

Dharma warns that power without righteousness becomes self-deception; moral legitimacy matters more than intimidation.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa asserts his supremacy and frightful reputation, rejecting any suggestion that he should fear Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The lesson emphasizes humility and discernment; Rāvaṇa instead exhibits ahamkāra (overbearing pride).