Shloka 6.6.6
रावणस्य मन्त्रविचारः — Ravana’s Council on Strategy
त्रिविधाःपुरुषालोकेउत्तमाधममध्यमाः ।।6.6.6।।तेषांतुसमवेतानांगुणदोषौवदाम्यहम् ।
vānarāṇāṃ hi dhīrāṇāṃ sahasraiḥ parivāritaḥ |
rāmo 'bhyeti purīṃ laṅkām asmākam uparodhakaḥ ||6.6.16||
For Rāma, surrounded by thousands of steadfast Vānaras, is advancing toward the city of Laṅkā to lay siege against us.
"In the world, men are of three kinds - good, mediocre and lowly. It is difficult to know their differences. I will tell you about the flaws in their characteristics."
Truthful appraisal of reality is part of Dharma: leadership must acknowledge an approaching threat plainly and prepare responsibly.
Rāvaṇa reports the imminent arrival of Rāma with the Vānara host to besiege Laṅkā.
Rāma’s resolve and organized leadership—advancing with allies toward a just objective.