सर्गः ३५
In which Maricha calls pleasant speakers cheap, defends truthful forest-bound Rama as blazing untouchable fire, and bids Ravana consult wise ministers.
Maricha says pleasant speakers common wholesome speakers rare — Maricha warns Rama Mahendra-Varuna-like beyond grasp — Maricha fears enraged Rama will empty world of rakshasas — Maricha fears Sita spells death and Lanka ruin — Maricha defends Rama truthful exiled for father Kaikeyi — Maricha hails Rama dharma embodied king like Vasava — Maricha likens Rama to blazing arrow-flamed untouchable fire — Maricha urges consulting Vibhishana-led ministers weighing strengths