Shloka 6.2.4

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

Devanagari script

मतिमान्शास्त्रवित्प्राज्ञःपण्डितश्चासिराघव ।त्यजेमांपापिकांबुद्धिंकृतात्मेवार्थदूषणीम् ।।।।

Transliteration

ime hi harayaḥ śūrāḥ samare kāmarūpiṇaḥ | tān arīn vidhamiṣyanti śilāpādapavṛṣṭibhiḥ ||

Translation

These Vanaras are heroes in battle and can assume forms at will; they will crush the enemies by showering them with rocks, trees, and mountain-sides.

Context

"Raghava! You are an intellectual, well versed in Sastras, wise and learned. Give up this sinful thought just as the one who is efficient gives up the one who violates subtle truth."

Characters & Entities

• Vanaras (harayaḥ)
• enemies (Rākṣasas implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma is defended through coordinated strength: righteous aims are upheld when capable allies commit their powers to justice.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma is reassured about the fighting capacity of the Vanara forces as preparations for the assault on Laṅkā intensify.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śaurya (heroism): courageous, effective action in the service of a righteous cause.