Shloka 6.37.20

लङ्काद्वारव्यूहवर्णनम् / Disposition at the Gates of Lanka

Devanagari script

लङ्कायांसचिवैस्सर्वंरामायप्रत्यवेदयत् ।रामंकमलपत्राक्षमिदमुत्तरमब्रवीत् ।।।।रावणावरजःश्रीमान् रामप्रियचिकीर्षया ।

Transliteration

laṅkāyāṃ sacivaiḥ sarvaṃ rāmāya pratyavedayat | rāmaṃ kamalapatrākṣam idam uttaram abravīt | rāvaṇāvarajaḥ śrīmān rāmapriyacikīrṣayā |

Translation

The illustrious younger brother of Rāvaṇa reported to Rāma everything about Laṅkā as learned from the ministers; then, gazing upon lotus-eyed Rāma and wishing to do what would please him, he spoke this further reply.

Context

Again, Vibheeshana, the prosperous brother of Ravana, spoke to Rama everything about Lanka made known to him by the ministers. Vibheeshana looking at the lotus petal eyed Rama, intending to please Rama, spoke.

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāvaṇa
• Rāma
• Laṅkā
• ministers (saciva)

FAQs

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

Dharma as truthful counsel offered with benevolent intent: speech should be accurate (satya) and aimed at the good (hita/priya) of the righteous.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa formally briefs Rāma on Laṅkā based on ministerial information and continues his strategic counsel.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s goodwill and conscientious diplomacy—he seeks Rāma’s welfare, not personal gain.