Shloka 6.111.24

रावणवधः — The Slaying of Ravana (Brahmāstra Discharge)

Devanagari script

सर्वतश्चाभिपेतुस्तान्वानराद्रुमयोधिनः ।दशग्रीववधंदृष्टवावानराजितकाशिनः ।।।।

Transliteration

sarvataś cābhipetuḥ tān vānarā drumayodhinaḥ |

daśagrīvavadhaṃ dṛṣṭvā vānarā jitakāśinaḥ ||

Translation

From every side the vānaras—warriors wielding trees—rushed upon them; seeing Daśagrīva slain, they moved about in triumph.

Context

Seeing Ravana killed, the Vanaras holding trees went roaming on all sides, feeling triumphant.

Characters & Entities

• Vānaras
• Daśagrīva (Rāvaṇa)
• druma (trees as weapons)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Righteous struggle culminates in restoration of order; collective effort aligned with dharma gains courage and clarity once adharma is removed.

What is the narrative situation?

After Rāvaṇa’s death, the vānaras surge from all sides against the remaining rākṣasas, exulting in victory.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and disciplined courage in service of a dharmic mission (the vānaras’ steadfast support of Rāma).