सरावणंमहात्मानंविजनेमन्त्रिसन्निधौ । उवाचहितमत्यर्थंवचनंहेतुनिश्चितम् ।।6.10.12।।
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Valmiki Ramayana Dataset
English Translation
सः he, Vibheeshana, विजने: when none were there, मन्त्रिसन्निधौ: in the presence of ministers, महात्मानम् distinguished one, रावणम् at Ravana, हेतुनिश्चितम् wishing the welfare decidedly, अत्यर्थम् meaningful, हितम् advice, वचनम् words, उवाच: spoke.
English Commentary
When none other than ministers were present, Vibheeshana spoke these meaningful words to the distinguished Ravana, decidedly wishing for welfare.