ततः then, दीना distressed , शूर्पणखा Surpanakha, सङ्क्रुद्धा anguished , अमात्यमध्ये in the midst of ministers, लोकरावणम् who makes the world cry, रावणम् Ravana, परुषम् harsh, वाक्यम् these words, अब्रवीत् spoke.

When the distressed, anguished Surpanakha met Ravana who makes the world weep, he was seated in the midst of his ministers. She addressed him these harsh words: Surpanakha points out the flaws in Ravana's rule-- praises Rama's abilities-- describes the qualities of a good king.