Shloka 6.7.18

राक्षसपरिषद्वाक्यम् — Counsel of the Rakshasa Court to Ravana

Devanagari script

क्षत्रियैर्बहुभिर्वीरैःशक्रतुल्यपराक्रमैः ।आसीद्वसुमतीपूर्णामहद्भिरिवपादपैः ।।।।

Transliteration

kṣatriyair bahubhir vīraiḥ śakra-tulya-parākramaiḥ | āsīd vasumatī pūrṇā mahadbhir iva pādapaiḥ ||

Translation

The earth was filled with many kṣatriya heroes, whose prowess was like Indra’s, standing upon her like great trees.

Context

"The earth was fully filled with Kshatriya heroes of great prowess, equal to Indra in war who stood like trees on earth."

Characters & Entities

• Indra (Śakra)
• Kṣatriyas
• Earth (Vasumatī)

FAQs

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

It evokes kṣatra-dharma (warrior duty) and the social ideal of heroic protectors—yet the epic evaluates such heroism by whether it serves righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

The speaker depicts a world crowded with mighty warriors as part of a broader boast about victories and power.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfast martial strength (parākrama) and imposing presence.