Shloka 6.7.6

राक्षसपरिषद्वाक्यम् — Counsel of the Rakshasa Court to Ravana

Devanagari script

कैलासशिखरावासीयक्षैर्बहुभिरावृतः ।सुमहत्कदनंकृत्वावश्यस्तेधनदःकृतः ।।6.7.6।।

Transliteration

kailāsa-śikhara-vāsī yakṣair bahubhir āvṛtaḥ |

sumahat kadanaṃ kṛtvā vaśyas te dhanadaḥ kṛtaḥ ||6.7.6||

Translation

Kubera (Dhanada), dwelling on the peak of Kailāsa and surrounded by many Yakṣas, was brought under your control after you wrought a great slaughter.

Characters & Entities

• Kailāsa
• Yakṣas
• Kubera (Dhanada)
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

The verse points to domination achieved through violence; the Dharmic teaching is that rule gained by harm and coercion is unstable and morally corrupting, inviting eventual retribution.

What is the narrative situation?

The counselors recall Rāvaṇa’s subjugation of Kubera to amplify his sense of invincibility.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The counselors praise force; the epic’s virtue in contrast is self-restraint (dama) and respect for rightful order.