Shloka 6.2.24

युद्धकाण्डे द्वितीयः सर्गः — Sugriva’s Counsel: From Grief to Strategy (Bridge to Lanka)

Devanagari script

कथञ्चित्सन्तरिष्यामस्तेवयंवरुणालयम् ।हतमित्येवतंमन्येयुद्धेशत्रुनिबर्हण ।।।।

Transliteration

tad alaṃ śokam ālambya krodham ālamba bhūpate | niśceṣṭāḥ kṣatriyā mandāḥ sarve caṇḍasya bibhyati ||

Translation

O lord of the earth, enough of clinging to grief—take up righteous anger instead. When warriors become inert they turn feeble; but all men fear one who is fierce and resolute.

Context

"O Exterminator of foes! By whatever means the ocean is crossed by us, think that the enemy has been killed in combat."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (as king addressed: bhūpati)
• kṣatriya (warrior ideal)

FAQs

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

Kṣātra-dharma: grief must not paralyze duty; controlled, purposeful anger (directed toward justice) can restore the energy needed to protect dharma.

What is the narrative situation?

On the eve of the ocean-crossing and war, Rāma is urged to abandon sorrow and adopt a battle-ready stance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (valor/energy): active resolve rather than inert lamentation.