Valmiki Ramayana Yuddha Kanda Sarga 36 Shloka 1
Original Shlokaतत्तुमाल्यवतोवाक्यंहितमुक्तंदशाननः । नमर्षयतिदुष्टात्माकालस्यवशमागतः ।।6.36.1।।
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English Translation
दुष्टात्मा evil minded, दशाननः the tenheaded, कालस्य death 's, वशम् fallen under the sway, आगतः come, माल्यवतः Malyavatha, उक्तम् told, तत् that, वाक्यम् words of advice, नमर्षयति not tolerated.
English Commentary
The tenheaded Ravana, having fallen under the sway of death could not tolerate Malyavatha's words of advice. Ravana rejects Malyavan's advice, consults ministers and asks Prahastha and others to guard the gates and enters the gynaecium.