Shloka 6.7.12

राक्षसपरिषद्वाक्यम् — Counsel of the Rakshasa Court to Ravana

Devanagari script

अक्षयाबलवन्तश्चशूरालब्धवराःपुनः ।त्वयासंवत्सरंयुद्ध्वासमरेदानवाविभो ।।।।

Transliteration

akṣayā balavantaś ca śūrā labdhavarāḥ punaḥ |

tvayā saṃvatsaraṃ yuddhvā samare dānavā vibho ||

Translation

O mighty lord, even the Dānavas—imperishable, powerful, heroic, and boon-endowed—waged war with you on the battlefield for a full year.

Context

"The mighty and strong Danava warriors who had obtained boon were made to fight a war by you for one year."

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Dānavas

FAQs

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

Endurance and strength are ethically neutral; Ramayana’s dharma lens evaluates whether such prowess serves truth (satya) and protection, or fuels pride and wrongdoing.

What is the narrative situation?

The Rākṣasas amplify Rāvaṇa’s reputation by recalling prolonged warfare against powerful, boon-protected Dānavas.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Stamina and martial persistence—presented as greatness by the speakers, though the epic later contrasts such might with dharmic conduct.