Shloka 6.2.3

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

Devanagari script

सन्तापस्यचतेस्थानंनहिपश्यामिराघव ।प्रवृत्तावुपलब्धायांज्ञातेचनिलयेरिपोः ।।।।

Transliteration

laṅghite tasya taiḥ sainyaṃ jitam ity upadhāraya | sarvaṃ tīrṇaṃ ca me sainyaṃ jitam ity avadhāryatām ||

Translation

Assume this: if they manage to cross it, the victory is already won. Let it be firmly understood—once my whole army has crossed, success is certain.

Context

"Raghava! Having secured the information (of Sita) and known the location of the enemy's residence, I do not see the reason for your mourning."

Characters & Entities

• Vanara army (implied)
• Ocean (implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma-oriented leadership strengthens collective resolve by focusing on the decisive step and affirming confidence grounded in capability.

What is the narrative situation?

The crossing of the ocean is presented as the strategic turning point: once achieved, the campaign against Rāvaṇa becomes inevitable.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Niścaya (firm conviction): sustaining righteous action through confident commitment.