Shloka 6.21.19

सागरप्रतीक्षा-क्रोधप्रादुर्भावः (Rama’s Vigil at the Ocean and the Rise of Wrath)

Devanagari script

सशङ्खशुक्तिजालंसमीनमकरंतथा ।अद्ययुद्धेनमहतासमुद्रंपरिशोषये ।।6.21.19।।

Transliteration

saśaṅkhaśuktijālaṃ samīnamakaraṃ tathā | adya yuddhena mahatā samudraṃ pariśoṣaye ||6.21.19||

Translation

“Today, by this great assault, I will dry up the ocean—along with its nets of conches and shells, and with its fishes and makaras as well.”

Context

"I shall make the ocean dry up with its shells and conchs, fishes and crocodiles in this great combat."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Samudra/Sāgara (Ocean)
• śaṅkha (conch)
• śukti (shell)
• matsya (fish)
• makara (sea-creature)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is framed as enforcing cooperation for a just cause; the verse also invites reflection on proportionality—how far power may go when righteous aims face obstruction.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma issues a forceful ultimatum: if the ocean will not yield a passage, he will devastate it with his power.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Determination to uphold the mission (dharma-driven purpose), coupled with formidable martial capability.