Shloka 6.7.14

राक्षसपरिषद्वाक्यम् — Counsel of the Rakshasa Court to Ravana

Devanagari script

शूराश्चबलवन्तश्चवरुणस्यसुतारणे ।निर्जितास्तेमहाभागचतुर्विधबलानुगाः ।।।।

Transliteration

śūrāś ca balavantaś ca varuṇasya sutā raṇe | nirjitās te mahābhāga caturvidha-balānugāḥ ||

Translation

O fortunate king, in battle you overcame the heroic and mighty sons of Varuṇa, attended by the fourfold army.

Context

"O blessed king! Mighty strong sons of Varuna, heroes capable of war and of all the four kinds of army have been won by you."

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Varuṇa
• Varuṇa’s sons

FAQs

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

The verse highlights worldly victory and royal prowess; dharma reflection arises by implication: mere conquest—even over divine-affiliated foes—does not equal righteousness in the Ramayana’s moral framework.

What is the narrative situation?

A speaker in Laṅkā praises Rāvaṇa’s past martial triumphs to bolster confidence during the ongoing war.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Royal valor and military supremacy (kṣatra-tejas) are foregrounded.