Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 16, 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 ||
Naririnig na minsan, sa isang gubat ng mga lotus, ang mga elepante’y umawit ng mga taludtod nang makita nila ang mga taong may hawak na silo. Makinig kayo habang isinasalaysay ko ang mga taludtod na iyon.
"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.