Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 13, Shloka 1
महापार्श्वस्य परामर्शः
Mahāpārśva’s Counsel and Rāvaṇa’s Confession of Brahmā’s Curse
रावणंक्रुद्धमाज्ञायमहापार्श्वोमहाबलः ।मुहूर्तमनुसञ्चिन्त्यप्राञ्जलिर्वाक्यमब्रवीत् ।।।।
rāvaṇaṃ kruddham ājñāya mahāpārśvo mahābalaḥ |
muhūrtam anusañcintya prāñjalir vākyam abravīt ||
Ao perceber que Rāvaṇa estava enfurecido, Mahāpārśva, de grande vigor, refletiu por um momento e então, com as mãos postas em reverência, disse estas palavras.
Having realized that Ravana has become angry, Mahaparsva of extraordinary strength, thinking of pleasing him for a while greeting him with folded palms, spoke.
FAQs
Dharma in counsel involves restraint and wise speech: before addressing power, one reflects, approaches respectfully, and speaks with deliberation rather than provoking further harm.
In Laṅkā, Mahāpārśva notices Rāvaṇa’s anger and prepares to speak, setting the tone for a courtly address.
Composure and prudence—Mahāpārśva pauses to think and uses respectful posture before speaking.