Shloka 6.41.84

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

Devanagari script

ततस्सरोषताम्राक्षश्शशापसचिवांन्नोस्तदा ।गृह्यतामेषदुर्मेधावध्यतामितिचासकृत् ।।6.41.84।।

Transliteration

tatas saroṣatāmrākṣaś śaśāpa sacivāṃs tadā |

gṛhyatām eṣa durmedhā vadhyatām iti cāsakṛt ||6.41.84||

Translation

Then, his eyes reddened with wrath, the rākṣasa rebuked his ministers again and again: “Seize this dull-witted one; slay him!”

Context

Thereafter, Ravana who was shaken by fury repeatedly commanded his ministers and said 'Let this evil minded monkey be seized and killed'.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Ministers (sacivāḥ)
• Aṅgada

FAQs

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

A ruler acting from rage turns authority into injustice. Dharma demands measured response and respect for envoys; impulsive violence is condemned.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa, enraged by Aṅgada’s speech, commands his attendants to capture and kill him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The implied virtue is restraint and adherence to diplomatic norms; Rāvaṇa’s failure demonstrates adharma in governance.