Shloka 6.6.2

रावणस्य मन्त्रविचारः — Ravana’s Council on Strategy

Devanagari script

धर्षिताचप्रविष्टाचलङ्कादुष्प्रसहापुरी ।।6.6.2।।तेनवानरमात्रेणदृष्टासीताचजानकी ।

Transliteration

mantramūlaṃ ca vijayaṃ pravadanti manasvinaḥ |

tasmād vai rocaye mantraṃ rāmaṃ prati mahābalāḥ ||6.6.5||

Translation

The wise declare that victory is rooted in counsel; therefore, O mighty ones, I seek deliberation and advice in facing Rāma.

Context

"(Hanuman) After all a monkey in size, entered the inaccessible city of Lanka, destroyed it and saw Sita, daughter of king of Janaka."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rāvaṇa
• Rākṣasas (as addressees)

FAQs

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

Right action is guided by deliberation (mantra): Dharma-based leadership values thoughtful counsel over arrogance, especially in crisis.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa frames the coming confrontation with Rāma as requiring strategic consultation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Strategic discernment—acknowledging that success depends on wise planning.