Shloka 7
मायामृगप्रकरणम्
The Illusory Deer Episode: Ravana and Maricha at Rama’s Hermitage
आरुह्यतामयं शीघ्रं रथो रत्नविभूषितः।मया सह तथा युक्तः पिशाचवदनैः खरैः।।3.42.7।।
āruhyatām ayaṃ śīghraṃ ratho ratna-vibhūṣitaḥ |
mayā saha tathā yuktaḥ piśāca-vadanaiḥ kharaiḥ || 3.42.7 ||
“จงขึ้นรถศึกที่ประดับด้วยรัตนะนี้โดยพลัน รถนี้เทียมด้วยลาซึ่งมีหน้าตาน่าสยดสยองดุจปีศาจ จงรีบไปกับเราเถิด”
Ascend quickly with me this chariot encrusted with gems and yoked with donkeys with devils' faces৷৷
FAQs
The verse highlights the outward signs of adharma: an ominous vehicle and grotesque imagery accompany a wrongful intent. In Ramayana ethics, unrighteous aims often manifest through disturbing symbols and hurried coercion.
Rāvaṇa urges Mārīca to quickly mount the chariot as they proceed to execute the plan that will isolate Sītā and enable her abduction.
By contrast (implicitly), dhārmic conduct is marked by transparency and restraint; Rāvaṇa’s haste and coercive tone underscore his lack of these virtues.