Shloka 6.96.8

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

Devanagari script

प्रतिपूज्ययथान्यायंरावणंतेमहारथाः ।तस्थुःप्राञ्जलयःसर्वेभर्तुर्विजयकाङ्क्षिणः ।।6.96.8।।

Transliteration

pratipūjya yathānyāyaṃ rāvaṇaṃ te mahārathāḥ | tasthuḥ prāñjalayaḥ sarve bhartur vijayakāṅkṣiṇaḥ ||6.96.8||

Translation

Having duly paid respect to Rāvaṇa, those great chariot-warriors all stood with folded hands, wishing for their lord’s victory.

Context

All the great chariot warrior spraying to Ravana with folded palms stood desiring success.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• mahārathas (great chariot-warriors)

FAQs

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

The verse reflects maryādā (proper conduct): even in war, formal respect and protocol are observed within a hierarchy.

What is the narrative situation?

Senior warriors acknowledge Rāvaṇa formally and await or prepare to carry out his will in the coming battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect for established order and disciplined decorum.