Shloka 6.96.9

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

Devanagari script

अथोवाचप्रहस्यैतान्रावणःक्रोधमूर्छितः ।महोदरमहापार्श्वौविरूपाक्षं च राक्षसम् ।।6.96.9।।

Transliteration

athovāca prahasya etān rāvaṇaḥ krodhamūrcchitaḥ | mahodara-mahāpārśvau virūpākṣaṃ ca rākṣasam ||6.96.9||

Translation

Then Rāvaṇa—beside himself with anger—laughed and spoke to these rākṣasas: Mahodara, Mahāpārśva, and Virūpākṣa.

Context

Then Ravana who was deluded with anger, laughing aloud spoke to Mahodara, Mahaparsva and Virupaksha.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Mahodara
• Mahāpārśva
• Virūpākṣa

FAQs

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

It warns against krodha (anger) clouding judgment; leadership driven by rage distorts discernment, a key ethical concern in the epic.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa turns to specific commanders, preparing to issue directions as the battle intensifies.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

By contrast (through negation), the verse underscores the virtue of self-control; Rāvaṇa is shown lacking it.