Shloka 6.51.6

धूम्राक्षप्रेषणम् (The Dispatch of Dhūmrākṣa)

Devanagari script

एतत्तुवचनंचोक्त्वामन्त्रिणोराक्षसेश्वरः ।उवाचनैरृतांस्तत्रसमीपपरिवर्तिनः ।।6.51.6।।

Transliteration

etat tu vacanaṃ coktvā mantriṇo rākṣaseśvaraḥ |

uvāca nairṛtāṃs tatra samīpaparivartinaḥ ॥6.51.6॥

Translation

Having spoken these words to his ministers, the lord of the rākṣasas then addressed the rākṣasa warriors standing nearby in attendance.

Context

Having spoken like that to the ministers, the Lord of Rakshasas said to the Rakshasas who stood waiting close by.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa (rākṣaseśvara)
• ministers (mantriṇaḥ)
• nairṛta (rākṣasa warriors)

FAQs

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

Responsible rule involves consultation and clear communication; even in adharma-driven courts, the structure of counsel reflects a dharmic ideal of deliberation.

What is the narrative situation?

Transition from Rāvaṇa’s internal doubt to action: he turns from ministers to nearby troops to issue instructions.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Decisiveness after deliberation: moving from suspicion to an ordered command.