Shloka 6.7.4

राक्षसपरिषद्वाक्यम् — Counsel of the Rakshasa Court to Ravana

Devanagari script

राजन्परिघशक्त्यृष्टिशूलपट्टिशकुन्तलम् ।।।।

Transliteration

rājan parigha-śakty-ṛṣṭi-śūla-paṭṭiśa-kuntalam ||6.7.4||

Translation

O King, we possess weapons such as iron clubs, javelins, swords, spears, barbed or trident-like weapons, and ploughshare-like pattishas.

Context

"Oh! king, (our army is equipped with) iron bars, javelins, double edged swords, spears, three pointed weapons, ploughs etc."

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

The verse reflects reliance on weaponry; the Dharmic reflection is that instruments of violence cannot substitute for righteous cause—Dharma evaluates motive and justice, not merely armament.

What is the narrative situation?

The counselors enumerate the arsenal to reassure Rāvaṇa of military readiness.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Preparedness and confidence are asserted, though the epic context critiques confidence that is detached from moral legitimacy.