Shloka 6.36.9

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

Devanagari script

वृतंवानरकोटीभिस्ससुग्रीवंसलक्ष्मणम् ।पश्यकैश्चिदहोभिस्त्वंराघवंनिहतंमया ।।।।

Transliteration

visarjayāmāsa tataḥ samantriṇo vidhānam ājñāpya purasya puṣkalam | jayāśiṣā mantrigaṇena pūjito viveśa cāntaḥpuram ṛddhimān mahat || 6.36.22 ||

Translation

Then, after issuing ample orders for the city’s arrangements, he dismissed the ministers; honored by the council with blessings for victory and welfare, he entered the great, prosperous inner palace chambers.

Context

"Indeed, in a short while crores of Vanaras, Sugriva and also Lakshmana and Raghava will be killed by me. Oh!"

Characters & Entities

• Laṅkā (city implied)
• ministers (mantri-gaṇa)
• inner palace (antaḥpura)

FAQs

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

It reflects rājan-dharma in form—administration and consultation—yet also warns that ritualized counsel and blessings cannot substitute for righteous conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa finalizes city arrangements, dismisses his ministers after receiving benedictions, and retires into the palace interior.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The ministers’ formal loyalty and auspicious speech are shown; the deeper virtue implied is responsible governance guided by dharma, not merely procedure.