Shloka 6.23.3

निमित्तदर्शनम् (Portents Before the March to Laṅkā)

Devanagari script

लोकक्षयकरंभीमंभयंपश्याम्युपस्थितम् ।निबर्हणंप्रवीराणामृक्षवानररक्षसाम् ।।6.23.3।।

Transliteration

sa-vibhīṣaṇa-sugrīvās tatas te vānararṣabhāḥ | pratasthire vinardanto niścitā dviṣatāṁ vadhe ||

Translation

Then those best of the vānaras—together with Vibhīṣaṇa and Sugrīva—set forth with roaring cries, firmly resolved to slay their foes.

Context

"Dreadful warriors, Bears, monkeys, and Rakshasas will be slain, and I foresee that which bodes destruction of people."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhishana
• Sugriva
• Vanaras
• Enemies (Rakshasas implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma is loyal cooperation for a just cause: allies unite under rightful leadership, committing themselves to end aggression and restore moral order.

What is the narrative situation?

After Rama advances, the allied leaders and vānaras follow, roaring and moving as a determined force toward battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective resolve and loyalty—steadfast unity among allies (including Vibhīṣaṇa, who has chosen dharma over kinship).