Shloka 13
माल्यवानुपदेशः—रावणक्रोधः तथा लङ्काद्वाररक्षा-व्यवस्था
Malyavan’s Counsel, Ravana’s Anger, and the Fortification of Lanka
सतुतीर्त्वार्णवंरामस्सहवानरसेनया ।प्रतिजानामितेसत्यंनजीवन्प्रतियास्यति ।।।।
sa tu tīrtvā arṇavaṃ rāmaḥ saha vānarasenayā |
pratijānāmi te satyaṃ na jīvan pratiyāsyati ||
ครั้นพระรามข้ามมหาสมุทรพร้อมกองทัพวานรแล้ว เราขอกล่าวแก่ท่านตามสัตย์จริง—พระองค์จักมิได้หวนกลับมาทั้งเป็น
When Ravana was abashed and speaking in that way realizing that he is angry, Malyavan did not reply feeling shy.
FAQs
It underscores the seriousness of righteous resolve: when dharma-driven purpose is set (Rāma’s mission), it does not retreat; the verse contrasts that with Rāvaṇa’s vow of violent opposition.
Rāvaṇa, facing invasion after the crossing, asserts that Rāma will be met with death rather than allowed to withdraw.
It highlights unwavering determination (dṛḍha-niścaya), though here expressed as hostile resolve rather than righteous steadfastness.