Shloka 6.37.4

लङ्काद्वारव्यूहवर्णनम् / Disposition at the Gates of Lanka

Devanagari script

इयंसालक्षयतेलङ्कापुरीरावणपालिता ।सासुरोरगगन्धर्वैरमरैरपिदुर्जया ।।।।

Transliteration

tathā teṣu bruvāṇeṣu rāvaṇāvarajo ’bravīt | vākyam agrāmya-padavat puṣkalārthaṃ vibhīṣaṇaḥ ||

Translation

As they spoke among themselves, Vibhīṣaṇa—Rāvaṇa’s younger brother—addressed them with courteous words, rich in meaning.

Context

"This Lanka city ruled by Ravana is seen. It appears that this city is unconquerable to Devas, demons and Gandharvas also by the immortals."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma includes vāg-dharma (ethical speech): truth and strategy should be expressed with restraint, clarity, and civility.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrative turns to Vibhīṣaṇa as he begins to brief Rāma’s side with informed counsel about Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s integrity and refined counsel—he communicates weighty truths without harshness.