Shloka 6.24.1

लङ्कानिरीक्षणं व्यूहविन्यासश्च (Survey of Lanka and Deployment of the Battle Formation)

Devanagari script

सावीरसमितीराज्ञाविरराजव्यवस्थिता ।शशिनाशुभनक्षत्रापौर्णमासीवशारदी ।।।।

Transliteration

sā vīrasamitī rājñā virarāja vyavasthitā | śaśinā śubhanakṣatrā paurṇamāsīva śāradī ||6.24.1||

Translation

Thus arrayed and made to take position by the king, that assembly of heroes shone—like an autumn full-moon night bright with the moon and auspicious stars.

Context

The army of Vanaras settled that way by Rama's command shone like the autumnal full moon with auspicious stars.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vānara army

FAQs

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

Rājadharma: a leader establishes order and morale; disciplined organization in a righteous cause becomes a form of ethical strength.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma’s forces are settled into formation; the poet depicts their splendor and auspiciousness through a full-moon-night simile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Command and clarity in governance—Rāma’s ability to arrange forces effectively for a just objective.