Shloka 6.6.5

रावणस्य मन्त्रविचारः — Ravana’s Council on Strategy

Devanagari script

मन्त्रमूलंचविजयंप्रवदन्तिमनस्विनः ।।6.6.5।।तस्मद्वैरोचयेमन्त्रंरामंप्रतिमहाबलाः ।

Transliteration

tasmāt sumantritaṃ sādhu bhavanto matisattamāḥ |

kāryaṃ sampratipadyantām etat kṛtyaṃ mataṃ mama ||6.6.15||

Translation

Therefore, O best of the wise, deliberate well and rightly, and settle upon the course of action—this is my considered requirement.

Context

"O mighty Rakshasas! Wise elders say that through wise counsel victory is possible. Therefore, in the case of Rama I am thinking of seeking your advice."

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma-based governance prioritizes right deliberation and truth-seeking in counsel; decisions should be made carefully and ethically, not from pride or fear.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa formally requests his council to deliberate and finalize a plan as the threat from Rāma nears.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Deliberative prudence: the insistence on well-reasoned, proper counsel before action.