Shloka 6.41.75

युद्धलक्षण-निमित्तदर्शनं तथा लङ्काद्वारव्यूहः (War Omens and the Encirclement of Lanka’s Gates)

Devanagari script

सोऽतिपत्यमुहूर्तेनश्रीमान्रावणमन्दिरम् ।ददर्शासीनमव्यग्रंरावणंसचिवैःसह ।।6.41.75।।

Transliteration

so ’tipatya muhūrtena śrīmān rāvaṇa-mandiram | dadarśāsīnam avyagraṁ rāvaṇaṁ sacivaiḥ saha ||6.41.75||

Translation

In but a moment, the illustrious one reached Ravana’s palace and beheld Ravana seated there, composed and untroubled, together with his ministers.

Context

Angada landed on Ravana's palace in a moment and saw the tiger like prosperous Ravana seated with his ministers.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Ravana
• Ravana’s palace
• ministers of Ravana

FAQs

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

The verse sets the stage for righteous counsel delivered in a royal court—dharma requires that even an enemy be addressed through proper, open communication before force is applied.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada arrives at Lanka and observes Ravana in his court with his ministers.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Angada’s composure and readiness to deliver an official message in a hostile court.