Shloka 6
विभीषणोपदेशे रावणस्य परुषवाक्यम्
Ravana’s Harsh Reply to Vibhishana’s Counsel
श्रूयन्तेहस्तिभिर्गीताश्श्लोकाःपद्मवनेक्वचित् ।पाशहस्तान्नरान्द्रुष्टवाशृणुतान्गदतोमम ।।।।
śrūyante hastibhir gītāḥ ślokāḥ padmavane kvacit |
pāśa-hastān narān dṛṣṭvā śṛṇutān gadato mama ||
ഒരിക്കൽ പദ്മവനത്തിൽ, പാശം കൈവശമുള്ള മനുഷ്യരെ കണ്ടപ്പോൾ ആനകൾ പാടിയ ശ്ലോകങ്ങൾ കേൾക്കപ്പെട്ടുവെന്ന് പറയുന്നു. ഞാൻ പറയുന്ന ആ ശ്ലോകങ്ങൾ ശ്രവിക്കുവിൻ.
"The behaviour of close relatives in all worlds is known to me. They are happy at the difficulties of relatives."
FAQs
Dharma-based teaching often uses illustrative stories; wisdom is conveyed through parable to awaken discernment and right action.
Vibhīṣaṇa introduces a proverbial teaching (attributed to elephants) to underscore the dangers surrounding a ruler—especially hidden threats.
Pedagogical wisdom: using memorable examples to communicate truth effectively.