Shloka 6.6.8
रावणस्य मन्त्रविचारः — Ravana’s Council on Strategy
मन्त्रिभिर्हितसंयुक्तैस्समर्थैर्मन्त्रनिर्णये ।।6.6.7।।मित्रैर्वापिसमानार्थैर्बान्धवैरपिवाधिकैः ।सहितोमन्त्रियित्वायःकर्मारम्भान्प्रवर्तयेत् ।।6.6.8।।दैवेचकुरुतेयत्नंतमाहुःपुरुषोत्तमम् ।
mitrair vāpi samānārthair bāndhavair api vādhikaiḥ |
sahito mantrayitvā yaḥ karmārambhān pravartayet ||6.6.8||
daive ca kurute yatnaṃ tam āhuḥ puruṣottamam |
He who, together with friends of shared purpose and with eminent kinsmen, first deliberates and then sets his undertakings in motion—and who also strives with trust in the divine—him they call the best among men.
"He who decides, after deliberating with his wellwishers, with capable ministers of good counsel, relatives of common interest or friends before undertaking his task and tries with faith in god is said to be best among men."
It teaches dharma of prudent action: consult trustworthy allies and elders first (mantra), then act decisively, combining human effort with reverence for the divine order.
Satya here implies honest, transparent deliberation with well-wishers and capable companions; truthful counsel leads to righteous decisions, after which one should apply sincere effort while accepting the role of daiva.