Shloka 6.96.3

युद्धाय रावणस्य निर्याणं तथा उत्पातदर्शनम् (Ravana’s Mobilization for War and the ظهور of Fatal Portents)

Devanagari script

सन्दश्यदशनैरोष्ठंक्रोधसम्रक्तलोचनः ।राक्षसैरपिदुर्दर्शःकालाग्निरिवमूर्छितः ।।6.96.3।।

Transliteration

rāvaṇenābhyanujñātau mahāpārśva-mahodarau |

virūpākṣaś ca durdharṣo rathān āruruhus tadā ||6.96.29||

Translation

With Rāvaṇa’s permission, Mahāpārśva and Mahodara—and the hard-to-overcome Virūpākṣa as well—then mounted their chariots.

Context

Biting his teeth, eyes turned red in wrath, Ravana was perplexed. He was difficult to look at even for the Rakshasas.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Mahāpārśva
• Mahodara
• Virūpākṣa
• Chariots

FAQs

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

The verse illustrates disciplined hierarchy and consent in command; however, Dharma judges not only order but also the cause—obedience serving adharma leads to ruin.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa’s key warriors receive leave and prepare to join him by mounting their chariots.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Martial readiness and loyalty are emphasized—qualities that become ethically meaningful only when aligned with Satya and Dharma.