Shloka 6

रावणस्य सभाप्रवेशः

Ravana Enters the Royal Assembly and Summons Counsel

Devanagari script

नानाविकृतवेषाश्चनानाभूषणभूषिताः ।पार्श्वतस्पृष्ठतश्चैनंपरिवार्यययुस्तत:।। ।।

Transliteration

nānāvikṛtaveṣāś ca nānābhūṣaṇabhūṣitāḥ |

pārśvataḥ pṛṣṭhataś cainaṃ parivārya yayus tataḥ ||

Translation

Sesudah itu, yang lain-lain—berpakaian dengan pelbagai penyamaran yang ganjil dan berhias aneka perhiasan—bergerak maju sambil mengepungnya dari sisi-sisi dan dari belakang.

Word by Word

nānā-vikṛta-veṣāḥwearing various grotesque disguises

caand

nānā-bhūṣaṇa-bhūṣitāḥadorned with various ornaments

pārśvataḥfrom the sides

pṛṣṭhataḥfrom behind

caand

enamhim

parivāryasurrounding

yayuḥwent

tataḥthereafter

Context

The tenheaded Ravana, eminent one among Rakshasas climbed up that best of chariots that was making noise like the roaring sound of a huge cloud and went to assembly.

Characters & Entities

Rāvaṇa

ornaments (bhūṣaṇa)

FAQs

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

Outer display (veṣa, bhūṣaṇa) is contrasted in the Ramayana with inner truth (satya) and righteousness (dharma). The scene invites reflection: splendour and entourage do not guarantee moral legitimacy.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa is escorted in a formal procession, surrounded closely by attendants as he goes toward/within the assembly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Pageantry and protective vigilance by followers (though ethically neutral, it underscores royal power).